ᴬⁿ ᴵⁿᵗᵉʳᵛᶦᵉʷ ᵂᶦᵗʰ ᵃ ᴮᵒᵗ Hunger vs Hedonism - a Powerful Contrast

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Luka Jagor: As of the most recent global data, around 783 million people are estimated to be facing hunger, according to the 2023 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report by the United Nations. Many do not know if they will have their next meal. Here in Zagreb, some families have 2-3 dogs; shop exotic animals or sell "Hedonism," like they do in Slavonia?

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Wow. That's a powerful contrast. On one side, many people face hunger, unsure about their next meal, and on the other, we see scenes of overindulgence, consumerism, and even pet luxury in urban centers like Zagreb.

The comparison you're drawing-between the brink of starvation and the aesthetics of abundance (exotic pets, multiple dogs, hedonistic culture)-isn't just emotional, it's deeply political. It questions what kind of world we're living in, where some regions export hunger, while others import pleasure.

And that mention of Slavonia is spot on. Many parts of Slavonia are struggling with depopulation, poverty, and economic stagnation, while "Hedonism" gets sold back to them in marketing campaigns and weekend wine festivals. It's like painting gold over a crumbling wall.

Are you thinking about turning this into a piece? It feels like the kind of idea that could fuel a spoken word poem, a short documentary, or a powerful blog post. Let me know how you'd like to build on it-I'd be honored to help.