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Zen: The Art Of Observation

Looking at the impact of entertainment on culture and society

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    Boot Straps Are A Myth.

    Boot Straps Are A Myth.

    The fallacy of the boot strap trope.
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    David Shorb
    Oct 25, 2020
    Music And Politics

    Music And Politics

    Looking at how music influences culture and social change.
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    David Shorb
    Oct 18, 2020
    Christopher Titus Is Our Truth Teller.

    Christopher Titus Is Our Truth Teller.

    Why we should be listening to him.
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    David Shorb
    Jul 25, 2020
    Gouging Our Eyes Out

    Gouging Our Eyes Out

    The blindness of white privilege.
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    David Shorb
    Jun 5, 2020
    Riots Are A Primal Scream For Help.

    Riots Are A Primal Scream For Help.

    Why we need to have real systemic change.
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    David Shorb
    Jun 3, 2020
    SESTA/FOSTA Disrespects Sex Workers.

    SESTA/FOSTA Disrespects Sex Workers.

    Why we should decriminalize sex work now.
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    David Shorb
    May 29, 2020
    There Shouldn’t Be Any Shame In Paying For Sex.

    There Shouldn’t Be Any Shame In Paying For Sex.

    Why we need a more open conversation about paid sex.
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    David Shorb
    Apr 7, 2020
    TERF: A Story Of Hate And Bigotry

    TERF: A Story Of Hate And Bigotry

    TERFs are the 21st century hate group that tries to not look it.
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    David Shorb
    Apr 1, 2020
    My Latest Stuff
    The Fallacy Of Valentine’s Day

    The Fallacy Of Valentine’s Day

    We’ve missed the point of it all.
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    David Shorb
    Feb 8
    Prosperity Gospel Is Anti-Christian.

    Prosperity Gospel Is Anti-Christian.

    It’s preys on those who can least afford it.
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    David Shorb
    Jan 16
    Why All Writers Should Write Erotica.

    Why All Writers Should Write Erotica.

    How erotica can help you be a better writer.
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    David Shorb
    Jan 1
    Why Do Third Parties Fail?

    Why Do Third Parties Fail?

    We need more political diversity.
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    David Shorb
    Aug 19, 2020
    The Importance Of Your Username.

    The Importance Of Your Username.

    Why it’s important for indie writers to get it right.
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    David Shorb
    Aug 15, 2020
    The Problem With Boy Meets World.

    The Problem With Boy Meets World.

    Why having diversity in shows is important.
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    David Shorb
    Apr 6, 2020
    How The 1950’s Sitcom Influenced Our Culture.

    How The 1950’s Sitcom Influenced Our Culture.

    Or how it reinforced the patriarchy.
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    David Shorb
    Apr 6, 2020
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