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Interrogating your interests

*shines bright light in your face* But WHY do you like what you like?! Echoing a sentiment from Tyler, the Creator, where he tweeted for people to expand on what they liked about his songs and delve into the WHY (i.e the bridge, chords, riffs) Truly believe it’s so so important to be able to articulate why things bring us enjoyment, pleasure and giddiness, because that just makes way for one to obsess/ research and learn more about said thing! This is basically a gratitude post for PI, I just love blagging about what makes this Little Life of Mine more bearable !!!

@caffy

Sep 27, 2024

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Getting technical with taste

things that delight are worthy of our deepest attention. asking "why do i love this" over and over has never failed to enrich life

@orsonwellesbutrin

Feb 9, 2024

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It can often be a feedback loop of both and the two go hand-in-hand

It’s hard to fully appreciate the impact algorithmic feeds have on deciding and reinforcing what is desirable. Algorithms collect your data, put you into groups with similar people, and predict what to recommend based on what other people who enjoy similar things and are part of similar demographics have responded well to. Social media apps often expertly track users’ responses to the content they’re shown. Consider what it means for you to like things, where those tastes come from, why you like them, etc. There’s nothing wrong with being basic because few are meant to be connoisseurs, even if it may feel like it in a digital world dominated by aesthetics. But if you have specific well-developed taste and a trained eye, you can usually articulate explanations for what draws you to these things and the influences and life experiences that have led you there. If you can’t it can be helpful to reflect on it! This is a normal first step for anyone with a serious interest in arts and culture of any kind.

@taterhole

Jan 17, 2025

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a quote i like

sometimes you gotta stop worrying about being the smartest and funniest person in the room and just enjoy being in a room with smart and funny people.

@manongombeau

Feb 26, 2025

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Steel Magnolias🍿

I watched Steel Magnolias today, and I cried every tear I had in my body. I've also been feeling quite emotional these past few days, so it might not be a coincidence. 💖

@manongombeau

Feb 18, 2025

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i love olives

there’s nothing more divine than marinated olives!! i could eat them all day every day!! this was taken mid December in my backyard when we were picking them to make olive oil ✨

@manongombeau

Mar 8, 2025