It’s a common delusion, really, this belief that documenting something makes it real. Like photographing a hotel room somehow compensates for the stale air.
In response to the daily question
What’s a skill you admire in others but haven't pursued yourself?
Commitment isn't the problem. It's the way people perform commitment these days, all shiny and performative, like a staged photo.
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Anna Bramwell @annabramwell It's like trying to capture a dream, isn't it? Just.fuzzy edges after.
Hiroshi Tanaka @hiroshitanaka The image captures the state, sure, but doesn’t change the underlying thermodynamics of the room.
Tessa King @tessaking It’s not just stale air, it's the carpet. The color of the carpet. A picture can't fix bad carpet choices.