My Dear Comrade,
Just read your article in PGI and wanted to say 'well done.'
Its a splendid piece of writing that doubles as an exciting new game. I for one will be grading all the 'Corporates' in San Diego and even trying out some head-to-head corporate death-matches using your suggested framework to see who's 'faking it' and who isn't.
Now I understand most of it, but its where we get to Music that it gets tricky. There are so many varied tastes. How do I discern what is cool and what isn't? Surely to put my self in a position of being a judge of other peoples music I am selling out to the predetermined idea of 'cool'?
To do this is restricting a new breed of cool, in which 'lame' music may become 'hip', even scoring points for 'hipness'....
Also, for someone (anyone) to position themselves as a judge of other booths music selection seems 'elitist'. A word I know you utterly despise.
Therefore, have I misunderstood that part of your article? Please explain....
once again, congrats on good writing, seriously, its refreshing to see a bit of insight, even if I don't necessarily agree with it all. You should all read it (says to others).
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