I appreciate you taking the time to name each issue. I also notice the same issues. The part that also stood out to me was, “The problem is that now everyone lives in the online world, and much of that world has shifted from a place of community and connection into a fragmented shopping mall of distraction and division.” I questioned why behavioral expectations, and now your answers explain it.
Thank you so much for such an insightful and niche piece. I really resonated with what you said about how risk-taking in art feels so rare now, like everything is being softened or filtered. It made me realize why I still find myself going back to 90s music.
This might be slightly off-topic, but one thing that really frustrates me about the internet today is the amount of misinformation. Fatigue can be explained by anything now, inactivity, iron deficiency, lack of motivation, even astrology or the evil eye. Everyone seems to be an expert, and there’s so much noise.
That’s why your piece felt especially valuable to me. It really deserves to reach more people. And I truly hope you can change the world in your own way, just like Steve did. Thank you for this
Thanks so much for the feedback, I'm really glad you enjoyed the piece :)
I'm not sure how many people feel the same way, but I'm determined to get people to realize what we're missing out on, and being some of that charm and grit back!
"Corporate is not necessarily the birthplace of fresh art and soul. Some might even argue that corporate is where soul goes to die." The teacher interviews are the strongest part - lived, specific testimony rather than just another think piece about screens. The car breakdown ending earns its place too.
Great to have your voice on Substack, Garrett. I have subscribed and look forward to reading more. I would love you to do the same, if my writing resonates.
Thank you George! Great to have you here. I had the idea to interview my old educators because I thought it would provide much more perspective and substance. I'm glad you enjoyed the piece!
After reading, I scrolled to the bottom expecting to see 100+ likes but what I was met with...
Why is this not viral?!
I’m glad you liked it Jeruel! I am a newer writer still growing, but I bet it will get 100 likes eventually! Thanks for reading :)
I appreciate you taking the time to name each issue. I also notice the same issues. The part that also stood out to me was, “The problem is that now everyone lives in the online world, and much of that world has shifted from a place of community and connection into a fragmented shopping mall of distraction and division.” I questioned why behavioral expectations, and now your answers explain it.
Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.
Thank you so much for such an insightful and niche piece. I really resonated with what you said about how risk-taking in art feels so rare now, like everything is being softened or filtered. It made me realize why I still find myself going back to 90s music.
This might be slightly off-topic, but one thing that really frustrates me about the internet today is the amount of misinformation. Fatigue can be explained by anything now, inactivity, iron deficiency, lack of motivation, even astrology or the evil eye. Everyone seems to be an expert, and there’s so much noise.
That’s why your piece felt especially valuable to me. It really deserves to reach more people. And I truly hope you can change the world in your own way, just like Steve did. Thank you for this
Thanks so much for the feedback, I'm really glad you enjoyed the piece :)
I'm not sure how many people feel the same way, but I'm determined to get people to realize what we're missing out on, and being some of that charm and grit back!
"Corporate is not necessarily the birthplace of fresh art and soul. Some might even argue that corporate is where soul goes to die." The teacher interviews are the strongest part - lived, specific testimony rather than just another think piece about screens. The car breakdown ending earns its place too.
Great to have your voice on Substack, Garrett. I have subscribed and look forward to reading more. I would love you to do the same, if my writing resonates.
Thank you George! Great to have you here. I had the idea to interview my old educators because I thought it would provide much more perspective and substance. I'm glad you enjoyed the piece!
Dude you must read my chronicles of humanities self consumption. Optimization is key however odd my source of information. Seeing this is fascinating.
I will check it out!
I think you will like it. Its a vision from shamanic abilities get over that and its real. I'm Finnishing a piece today that goes with it.