On page 805 Nick mentions that "they are making synthetic feces in Dallas. They have perfected a form of simulated waste in order to test diapers and other protective garments. The compound comes in a dry mix made of starches, fibers,resins, gelatins, and polyvinyls. You add water for desired consistency. The color is usually brown". Earlier on the blogs we were talking about one's fecal matter being the most private, individual thing. We keep it secret because of what it says about ourselves. However, what does this mean about society nowadays if our most secret part of ourselves-- something that makes us us-- can now be made with powder and water? What does this say about the world we live in now? Any ideas?
Synthetic feces
By Surgiomcsurgexc - Posted on 5 March 2007 - 8:11am.
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When I read that part, I thought that the dry mix sounded like a packet of pudding mix or something. I think that the synthetic feces promote the artificiality of society. So much of what we produce/consume is man-made and I think it's ironic that waste in this book has been a byproduct of civilization, but now, it is the actual product.