Re:Ask HN: Were we more productive 10, 15, or 20 years ago?
by saltcured on Sunday March 11, 2018 @12:39PM
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> Your task is to create a lasting representation of the struggle and beauty and plight of the human race.
Compared to 20+ years ago, I think there is more popular appreciation for "meta" and pervasive performance art, which is a definite productivity booster for poets at heart. The technology isn't needed for writing, but it has forged an audience...
You may argue that you asked for "lasting" representation, and today's market is anything but. But, that's in fact part of the beauty and plight.
Compared to 20+ years ago, I think there is more popular appreciation for "meta" and pervasive performance art, which is a definite productivity booster for poets at heart. The technology isn't needed for writing, but it has forged an audience...
You may argue that you asked for "lasting" representation, and today's market is anything but. But, that's in fact part of the beauty and plight.