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Friendly And Hostile Analogies For Taste

Astral Codex Ten Podcast

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The Subjectivity of Taste: Fashion, Grammar, and Cultural Influence

This chapter explores the subjective nature of taste, comparing it to fashion and culture while examining how societal influences shape our perceptions of what is considered 'tasteful.' The discussion critiques the role of elites in defining taste, revealing the power dynamics at play in aesthetic judgments.

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