Why are Nerds Trying to Escape?
from easytopia! Hosted by Herschel Sterling
The Momentous Episode Ten! There's a tenuous balance between healthy discovery and escapism. But why? What is the force that drives intelligent, creative people out of the world and into their rooms? How can we get them out here, where they're needed? LARPing and gaming are officially a bigger distraction than sports. Movies about all kinds of imaginary universes abound. AI and virtual and augmented reality are overtaking this one. Why? What is driving us away from ourselves, apart from one another? Why aren’t we able to really focus on our home? Tip me out This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit commercialherschel.substack.com/subscribe
Embed this episode
No transcript yet.