It's a great read. Very depressing however so be in a good mindspace before reading too much.
That whole first chapter was a real fucking bonk on the head. The idea that "nothing is new" really resonates with me. I'm hyper aware of it in music, where a modern song will riff on a classic or incorporate a modified lick from a older song. Obviously TV and Movies are the most egregious examples with the endless rehashing of dead content. It's this feeling you have about all of it that the chapter so perfectly put into words.
Careful with it. Fisher was a very depressed person and his negativity and despair can rub off on you.
He steams a good ham in general and there's some nice concepts in there but he's a mopey bastard throughout. Always keep in mind that this is the most "woe is me" whingeing thing you'll probably ever read and don't take it too seriously.
That's a good warning lol. I was getting that vibe.
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