As Brown notes, Meeker argues that Western Civilization is mostly founded on the “tragic mode,” inspired by the great tragedies in which a “larger-than-life character attempts to bend the world to his (and it’s always his) image.” The character’s success “is also his undoing,” and tragedies end in bloodshed, death, and a funeral of some kind. Our … Continue reading Tragedy vs. Comedy Modes
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Further Notes on Scenius
https://austinkleon.com/2017/05/12/scenius/ "Our world is an ecosystem in which our only real chance at survival as a species is cooperation, community, and care, but it’s being lead by people who believe in an egosystem, run on competition, power, and self-interest......When you think about your family, your friends, your neighborhood, your office, your city, your country, your … Continue reading Further Notes on Scenius
