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I discussed this problem with a professor-friend (philosophy of science) of mine. He made two solid points: (1) The pressure and rapidity of publishing - for m

• jolmg 8y ago
  > (2) Your expectations as a reader partially determine your judgement as to how much value a book has. As your expectations increase... I understand this to mean that my ever-improving taste might make it seem like, as time goes by, a greater and greater proportion of books seem to be of low quality. However, it works the other way around, too: As people through new generations become ever more easily satisfied with mediocre writing, the need to produce high-quality works decreases. At least, this is what I think is happening with TV.
  • anongraddebt 8y ago
    Good point. I think both can be happening simultaneously.