Culture
On art, music, and beauty.
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A Joke Explained
If, in order to understand a piece of art, I first have to study the artist’s intention, it’s like a joke that has to be…
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Undemocratic Sculpture: Most of us can’t relate to abstraction
There are those who report profound emotions when encountering abstract art, and I believe them, but I also believe that they’re in the minority. The…
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Banning Advertising: Is the existence of advertising a net benefit?
Driving around San Francisco, the billboards by the highways advertise enterprise software solutions. In Los Angeles, it’s accident injury lawyers. In the Central Valley, cosmetic…
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Shaman: Kim Stanley Robinson’s paleolithic novel
Nothing remains of the millions of brilliant men and women who lived before we invented writing. A few cave paintings and some carved figurines are…
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Playing the Harmonica: Not going to make you seem more attractive
A few years ago, I decided to learn how to play the harmonica. I started by watching a few YouTube videos, buying a $20 harp,…
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