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Irony Is Killing Us
I associate irony with Gen X. Growing up surrounded by a culture that they pioneered, it was ironic distance from anything that might smack of emotion. I assume that it was a reaction against the fake earnestness of Hannah-Barbara and the 80’s reactionary nostalgia of Stand By Me, Back to the Future, the Outsiders, &etc.…
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Using And Consuming Tech
The advent of the tablet and smart phone have solidified a wedge in society that was pioneered by the colorful Macs o the early 2000s. The difference between those who consume technology and those who use it. This divide is between those who repair, who tinker and those who purchase. When a device breaks or…
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Curation
Curation in the age of the Internet is an interesting thing to think about. I hear that word more these days. In radio I hear ‘human curated’ instead of a Spotify playlist. The thing I saw that got me thinking about this was a used/vintage store that had ‘Curated & Handmade’ painted across its exterior.…