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Uh, of course I’ve enjoyed those things. And I’ve enjoyed many books too. I’m saying that the idea of critical reading of books seems pointless to me, because I
by brokencode 6y ago
Uh, of course I’ve enjoyed those things. And I’ve enjoyed many books too. I’m saying that the idea of critical reading of books seems pointless to me, because I see them only as entertainment.
I also don’t really enjoy puzzles, so if a book is a puzzle to figure out, and people enjoy the act of decoding them for its own sake, then I can see what I’m missing.
I do like solving technical problems, and that’s why I’m a programmer, but I don’t really get much enjoyment from solving problems that wouldn’t benefit me or others to solve.
- ceilingcorner 6y agoThere’s a pretty big difference between art and entertainment. Paradise Lost and Harry Potter aren’t exactly in the same category.
- brokencode 6y agoSure, but is your argument that I should enjoy great art simply because it’s considered great? Surely there are reasons even for art.