Unbound Desires or The Agent Of Minimalism

By Terrence Simons

A play about circular reasoning and double games reflecting today's uncertain political climate. In a parallel to now, characters switch allegiances and philosophical view points in a game of one-upmanship and desire vanity and misguided ideals.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Terrence Simons
• Release date: Jan 24, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224439126

Terrence Simons

Terrence Simons is a small town author who shares two cultures and has reached out beyond his origins to understand the greater world.

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Unbounded Desires or The Agent Of Minimalism

A Play

Terrence Simons OCCD Drama 2023

A play about Libertarianism, Libertarian Agents. Also by the author John Lost his Head and Trap Cycle Backroom. Plays about John the Baptist and a lost soul living in a state of delusion in the back of a dance club.

Contents

Act 1: Predicament 1

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Act 2

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Emily [Turn] from Monad into Duality

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Predicate 1 [Dyad]

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Act 3

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Act 4:

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Act 5

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Notes

Empirical Determination of the Logic of The Agent of Minimalism

This is a play only

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Narrator has thick southern accent

Act 1: Predicament 1

Scene 1

[M onad]

Setting the Stage

A bustling city street, filled with people going about their daily lives. The atmosphere is vibrant but also suffocating, with an underlying tension.

The stage is dimly lit, with a single spotlight on a small table in the center. On the table, there is a pile of money and a stack of papers. A character named Emily sits at the table, counting the money, while another character named David paces back and forth.

Emily: (counting the money) One thousand... two thousand... three thousand...

David: (impatiently) Emily, we need to make a decision soon. We can't keep living like this.

Emily: (looking up from the money) I know, David. But we can't rush into anything either. We need to be careful.

David: (frustrated) Careful? We've been careful for far too long. I'm tired of playing by their rules, Emily. I want to break free.

Emily: (placing the money back on the table) And I want that too, David. But we have to consider the consequences. If we make the wrong move, we could lose everything.

David: (pausing) I understand your concern, Emily.

But what good is all this money if we can't do anything with it? We've been saving for years, and for what? To live in fear and conformity?

Emily: (thoughtfully) I agree, David. But we have to be smart about this. We can't let our desires blind us to the reality of the world we live in.

David: (leaning against the table) You always play it safe, Emily. But I want more than that. I want to be free to pursue my passions, my dreams. I refuse to let society dictate my every move.

Emily: (standing up) And I want that for you too, David. But we can't ignore the consequences of our actions. We have to find a balance between our desires and the responsibilities we have.

David: (exasperated) Balance? Is that what we're aiming for? I thought we were aiming for freedom, Emily. True, unbounded freedom.

Emily: (calmly) David, freedom doesn't mean throwing caution to the wind. It means understanding the limitations and finding ways to navigate them. We can't let ourselves be consumed by our desires.

David: (reflecting) Maybe you're right, Emily. Maybe I've been too focused on the idea of freedom without considering the consequences. But I can't help but feel trapped in this life.

Emily: (softly) I know, David. And I feel it too. But we have to remember that true freedom isn't just about breaking free from external constraints. It's also about understanding and respecting the desires and dreams of others.

David: (nodding) You're right, Emily. I've been so focused on my own desires that I've neglected the impact they might have on others. I need to find a way to pursue my freedom without causing harm.

Emily: (placing a hand on David's shoulder) We'll find a way, David. Together. We'll challenge the limitations imposed on us and create a world that values and respects diverse aspirations. But we must do it with empathy and understanding.

David: (smiling) Thank you, Emily. I'm grateful to have you by my side. Let's start by re-evaluating