strategic ignorance

just say no to popularism

Sometimes I characterize my media diet as “strategic ignorance.” Have you heard of X, Sean? Have you listened to Y, Sean? Have you streamed Z, Sean? No, no, and no! I don’t consume cultural products I don’t like. Of course, I make carve outs for work. If a research project or consultation demands I understand some specific niche, I concede.

Part of this…