Great read as always Mark. The 'disruption' induced by glamour reminds me of Victor Turner's work on rituals, where certain symbolic events rupture the mundane flow of life, fostering, in the process, an impulse for change.
I'll have to look that one up. I've been wondering about features that have an effect like the migrant's cars -- features that richly (important qualifier there) order our own lives. I feel a lack. Or perhaps I'm just disconnected.
Thanks for the note. You know, if we weren't separated by multiple timezones, it'd be nice to have a beer together sometime.
Just noticed your reply. That would be an interesting area of research. On a vaguely related note, I've been toying with the idea of launching a second Substack on the impact of car design and culture on communities. But I'll have to refine the idea a bit more.
And likewise! If you're ever heading down this way (Melbourne/Australia), give me a buzz!
Great read as always Mark. The 'disruption' induced by glamour reminds me of Victor Turner's work on rituals, where certain symbolic events rupture the mundane flow of life, fostering, in the process, an impulse for change.
I'll have to look that one up. I've been wondering about features that have an effect like the migrant's cars -- features that richly (important qualifier there) order our own lives. I feel a lack. Or perhaps I'm just disconnected.
Thanks for the note. You know, if we weren't separated by multiple timezones, it'd be nice to have a beer together sometime.
Just noticed your reply. That would be an interesting area of research. On a vaguely related note, I've been toying with the idea of launching a second Substack on the impact of car design and culture on communities. But I'll have to refine the idea a bit more.
And likewise! If you're ever heading down this way (Melbourne/Australia), give me a buzz!