Basim Magdy, in his piece titled “The Future of Your Head,” presents his argument that not everyone’s “head”--or more generally a person’s thoughts and actions--is important. His piece is intelligently designed, consisting of only a mirror with few words written upon the face of it. The only text on his piece, “Your head is a spare part in our factory of perfection,” conveys the message that in order to successfully produce perfection in the factory, “your” head is not necessary. The factory is collectively owned and operated by everyone, designated by the word, “our,” but only the individual viewer is singled out as spare. The piece is a mirror that reflects the audience and employs the second person in order to address the viewer directly.
