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> How boring is it to produce something of the same shape over and over again. Same applies to any text written. Yet, few people would argue there aren’t any a
by gherkinnn 6y ago
> How boring is it to produce something of the same shape over and over again.
Same applies to any text written. Yet, few people would argue there aren’t any artists among novelists, screenwriters, and poets.
- crawfordcomeaux 6y agoIt's as boring as one's ability to be mindful, non-judgmental/accepting of the moment, and ability to be grateful for whatever's happening right now. These are all skills I'm pretty sure not mentioned in most programming books/blogs, much less schools. Boredom comes from within. Pointing at a thing and saying "that's boring" is a conflation of what's really going on: "I haven't learned to enjoy myself in this context yet and am blaming the context for it."
- narrationbox 6y agoDoes copywriting count as art? Or is it merely the equivalent of CRUD-style boilerplate?
- gherkinnn 6y agoDepends on your definition of art. Good copywriting must be a very skilful trade. Not sure about the whole "must serve no purpose other than itself" aspect.
- tomkwong 6y agoOP here. What you said is very true. Visual impression isn't the only dimension. Nowadays, it seems that most people (especially the younger generation) just want to watch a video than reading a book. There is bounded to be something missing with a different medium.