Blamo! W. David Marx on Status and Culture
Nov 21, 2022
Author W. David Marx discusses his recent book Status and Culture, the influence of Japan on his writing, his love of 90's music, and his hidden music career. They explore the balance between personal storytelling and universal ideas, the status of indie rock musicians, the pursuit of knowledge and intelligence, personal connection and the impact of understanding, and the cultural shift towards immediate gratification and the influence of algorithms on our interests.
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Smoke Alarm Saga
- Jeremy's smoke alarms malfunctioned, causing a chaotic dash home from the gym.
- Upon returning, he found no fire, only faulty alarms needing replacement.
Overly Sensitive Alarms
- New, linked smoke alarms proved too sensitive, triggered by shower steam.
- The ensuing house-wide alarm caused chaos and disrupted the sleeping children.
Parenting and the Internet
- W. David Marx discusses the challenges of parenting in the internet age.
- Children encounter both valuable information and conspiracy theories online.