Gorgeous writing in your Fast Car take today... and on-point observation:
"Both of those moments took place in what feels like a lost America, when art and culture didn't have to cut through the static of viral, social media rage; when everything wasn't just about politics, we weren't so relentlessly divided, and before nonsensical takes that wouldn't even qualify for the 'letters to the editor's section of a local newspaper were elevated to top story status on national cable news."
The moment Sunday night was a great moment... thank you for beautifully connecting it to more.
Gorgeous writing in your Fast Car take today... and on-point observation:
"Both of those moments took place in what feels like a lost America, when art and culture didn't have to cut through the static of viral, social media rage; when everything wasn't just about politics, we weren't so relentlessly divided, and before nonsensical takes that wouldn't even qualify for the 'letters to the editor's section of a local newspaper were elevated to top story status on national cable news."
The moment Sunday night was a great moment... thank you for beautifully connecting it to more.
your opening reminiscence today is so beautifully written!
the "maybe together we can get somewhere" sentiment feels so globally-applicable
That’s funny
+ The Verge: Semafor reporters are going to curate the news with AI. (Bring it on!)
Love your writing, Dave.
I am a super fan -- and early purchaser of your good book! Your audience would be perfect for this, and there's still time:
ESSAY CONTEST with Cash Prizes! Due February 14.
It’s January 1, 2050. How, in 2024, did we pull off saving the world?
https://suzannetaylor.substack.com/p/an-essay-contest-its-january-1-2050