Shout-out to anyone else who sometimes needs A Moment to process how profoundly immature the world is.
Sometimes, when writing explainers, I feel an overwhelming sense of futility.
Last week, realizing my agent didn't even grok the anti-propaganda themes in my war trilogy made me acutely aware that markets aren't primed to want work reevaluating our history and cultural givens.
We want stories that sing in-group safety and self-righteousness back to us.
O we small and fragile creatures, eh?
Most days, all day, this awareness is present.
On all days, it appears for at least part of the day.
Deep thought accompanied by critical thinking is all but unobserved in the present.
Delusional thinking and willful ignorance reign.
You said it, Scott.
But what a gift to know that one isn't alone with all the hardship this state of affairs creates.
Cheers, friend. Thanks for reaching out.