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I am starting to realize something. Entertainment is not everything, and for too long, I have deceived myself with bread and circuses.
I play countless video games without substance. I play Rogue-likes, platformers, etc. without any story or other virtue to speak of; all it does is distract the mind from any proper pursuits. At first, I wondered how this was any different from the bored games and card games, that I love to play with family and friends, but then, I realized that I play those games as a conduit to those I hold dear (It should be noted that I do not play many multiplayer video games).
When I was younger than I now am, I read books with little meaning, just that which distracts a child. I will not slander them here, but I am sure you know the type. Now, I am certain that it is just to pursue texts with some substance to them. Because of my belief that tradition is itself a virtue, the specific texts I read might be different than others would, but still, they have substance. I should be clear, just because some text is a fiction does not mean that it has no worth, as I am sure most are aware.
For similar and other reasons, I do not watch a lot of television or movies. I am certain that substance is abound in the medium, but I have no clue where it is to be found.
Still, there are kinks to work out. For one, what of music? Music is certainly not without substance, but I do not think I could truly say that playing the same set of songs on repeat provides me any benefit. Another thing, still, I find myself always running from boredom back into the arms of useless things which will never give me anything; honestly, I have no clue what I can do about this, but I will find some solution.
I can no longer abide worthless gunk being poured down my throat by my own left hand, while the right does justice. There are still many details to work out, but I am certain with patience that this is for the best and will make me well in due time.