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The works of the Iranian illustrator Alireza Pakdel criticize the current patterns of behavior in society and propose a reflection on issues that are left aside by a large part of the modern-day population.

In the images below, the artist is trying to address several themes such as capitalism, consumerism, technology, and the harm caused by humans to nature and animals who have to live in pollution.

We featured the author’s work here at Bored Panda a few months ago with his comics portraying the sacrifice of health professionals in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, right now we would like to share some of his new work that takes on a different perspective and touches the morals and values of modern-day society.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hate me all you want but sweet Jesus, I'm so sick of being shamed for being born white.... society sucks for ALL types of prejudice

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Martin Alex
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is in response to some comments I see here, not the image. I think we took a wrong turn when we started calling a lack of negative a positive, i.e. calling not suffering from racism a privilege, i.e. white privilege. It creates a divide, also oddly religious (reminds me of inherited sin). We need to help people from the effects of racism, but we don't need to invent new terms, "racism" will do.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The privilege aspect of it is less the lack of negative, but more to do with ignoring the realities of the systemic discrimination, coupled with an insistence that, for example, 'just do what the cops tell you and you won't get shot', when there is clear evidence this isn't the case. Privilege is referred to when there is blindness towards discrimination and an objection that problems exist. Ie being privileged *not* to have to worry about the same things in the same way.

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Miriam Meyer-Plath
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought this was "modern" society issues, not last century's issues. Perhaps a clear distinction of class rather than colour alone would be better.

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Marnie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this still true in the majority of states in the US? I know there are a few states that have a large chunk of racists, but overall, I mean, who goes around treating black people differently in the workplace now? I'm 53, and was unaware that we were supposed to treat black people differently until recently when the young liberals told me I was supposed to. Much of the disparity is legacy, not current, isn't it?

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SSGT Graziano
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shouldn't it be the reverse??? BET, JET Magazine, Ebony Magazine, Black History Month, Black Movie Selection on Netflix, NAACP Awards, FUBU, ... There are so many examples of black exclusivity. If these things exists in White form, there would be huge backlash. Being white is vilified niw.

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Erik Simmons
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this only exists in the mind today, in reality in actual practice this image should be reversed

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Jo K
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Lol @white people denying white privilege and being tired of hearing about it.

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Jarrod Nichols
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol @ people making up excuses for their lack of accomplishments instead of taking responsibility for their own failures.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i like the symbolism behind this. both sides are going to war for what they believe in, and it shows how neither side is "evil", just strong opinions. and however they choose to express those opinions, they chose to let innocent people stay safe.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People trying to keep mainstream and make their lives look perfect, making their lives worse instead, the sacrifices some people make are too great and pointless sometimes, this is just sad

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh please, I was a child before the era of smartphones and many preferred books to playing with others, including myself. Even now kids are encouraged to play, or were before schools went online. Also this: FpOXy1U.jpg FpOXy1U.jpg

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its really smart if you cannot afford one but althogh you could find one some where they are the type of trash now and days

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's upsetting to see discarded masks on the ground of almost every shopping area.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes me think of mega churches or politicians, not owning up to their promises.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

point taken. The fat guy on the loaf of bread swing has it all being pushed by the little one who has nothing and is bound by poverty. How sad but so very true

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes the sheer idiocy of those who think they can do it all while driving and F..k the rest of the world.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it is about richer people not caring (or seeing) about how much they are hurting others, especially those with led power

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Person up top telling others they can achieve and live the same dream too.

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Elizabeth Gardner
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As yes the oil barons have it all and there are those who are poverty stricken even in the richest of nations. They never reap the riches and you have to ask why?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does anyone know what this means (normally I'd google translate but I don't know how I could here)

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