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Gladly Non-Contemporary.
To be sure, I’m certainly not saying “older is better.” Here I refer to Sturgeon’s law: 90% of everything is crap. Which brings me to my final point: Time is a powerful curative force.
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Joys of Subculture Surfing
There's a real sense of discovery in finding them. Their hidden complexity is a reminder of life's vastness. Most of all, the wholesome joy the hobbyists experience is so palpable that one doesn't need to try to experience it vicariously.
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On Sublimation
Sure, one has to settle on a form. The whole point is avoiding direct and immediate expression of impulses, which is often anathema to civilization. In many cases, it is also cruel to oneself.
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Delicate Art of Fruitful Consumption.
Consumption and creation are in tension but not opposition. Inspiration, for example, is often found in the course of consumption. The real split is between fruitful versus barren consumption.
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