The Return of the Weirdo
4 months ago
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- #culture
- Psychologist Adam Mastroianni claims people are less weird than before, calling it an 'epidemic of the mundane.'
- Philosopher Byung-Chul Han describes society as a 'smoothness society,' where friction and complexity are eliminated.
- Conformity dominates culture, leading to stagnant movies, music, and books that lack originality.
- Research shows a decline in color diversity, with gray becoming the most popular shade.
- Corporations promote diversity and creativity but often stifle innovation in favor of standardization and profit.
- AI and big tech are recycling past data, reinforcing cultural stagnation rather than fostering new ideas.
- History suggests that periods of conformity eventually lead to rebellion and change, hinting at a future resurgence of 'weirdness.'