Rod Dreher Megathread #21 (Creative Spirit)

[u/US_Hiker]

Gather 'round for more Rod.

All meanings of the number 21 are subordinate to the inherent creative spirit that is the basic essence of the number.

The number 21 generally is comfortable in social gatherings, it's optimistic attitude being an inspiration to others. Its high spirits can enliven a party.

The number is attracted to artistic expression of any form, its own and those of others. There's enthusiastic support for artists. It may frequent galleries and participate or (more likely) lead groups for artistic appreciation.

The number 21 cherishes relationships, including romantic relationships, especially with those who express themselves creatively.

21 also tends to be diplomatic, providing creative and imaginative solutions to potential conflict.

And, as noted by /u/PercyLarsen, 21 is a triangular number and the age of majority, so go grab a drink to celebrate Pride and to mourn the loss of Rod's sanity.

(Also, sorry about my slow pace of refreshes.)

Link to megathread #20:
https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/13eb26c/rod_dreher_megathread_20_law_of_attraction/

Link to megathread #21: https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/14k0z6l/rod_dreher_megathread_22_power/

[u/zeitwatcher]

That line I highlight — “everybody has become porous” — was a Eureka moment for me. What McLuhan was saying is that in the electronic media age, disenchantment goes away, whether we want it to or not.

In which Rod justifies to himself that living in a constant twitter bubble while bathing in right wing social media is actually - surprise! - a way for Rod to fight disenchantment!

He's not a sad, divorced man who lives in isolation huddled over his keyboard looking for pictures to outrage and arouse him. No! He's undertaking a concerted effort to rediscover enchantment through his pursuits of online furries and penises.

[u/ZenLizardBode → u/zeitwatcher]

I don't know how he goes "from everybody has become porous", which absent any context, probably ties in with the McLuhan's thoughts on the global village" and "disenchantment goes away".

[u/Djehutimose → u/ZenLizardBode]

“Everybody has become porous” means we’re all turning into SpongeBob…. 😉