Category Archives: Contemporary Culture

Becoming-imperceptible, like a middle distance runner

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

After LeBron choked – or became imperceptible – in game 5 against the Celtics it became clear “King James” is no Kobe Bryant. He’s more interested in his public persona than winning (not that Kobe is not concerned with his … Continue reading →

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Taking things for granted

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

Much of the humor of the Louis CK clip below derives from the fact that he is right: we take things for granted. We take things for granted not because (or not primarily because) they are always there, a permanent, … Continue reading →

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