10.16.2008

the triumph of triviality // john f. schumaker

the results of the cultural indoctrination stakes are not yet in but there is a definite trend – triviality leads, followed closely by superficiality and mindless distraction. vanity looks great while profundity is bringing up the rear. pettiness is powering ahead, along with passivity and indifference. curiosity lost interest, wisdom was scratched and critical thought had to be put down. ego is running wild. attention span continues to shorten and no-one is betting on survival.

it wasn’t supposed to be this way...

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