Criticism can be helpful, insofar as it leads to understanding and creative activity. As an end in itself, it seems empty. And many people engaged in it seem to be doing so out of some desire to momentarily one up the creative people. Which seems very unfortunate.
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As I said earlier, it's fine to be highly critical: but you want it as part of some deeply worthwhile creative end. That often was true of Einstein, at least in the examples I know well.
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“When you don't create things, you become defined by your tastes, rather than ability. Your tastes only narrow and exclude people. So create.” — Why The Lucky Stiff
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Reminds me of this: “the man in the arena” https://zenpencils.com/comic/theodore-roosevelt-the-man-in-the-arena/ …
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This is true. But even this comment is isn't it? Even mine as well?
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I assume Amir thinks that his writing is creative work.
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And social media makes it oh so easy to make judgement - 20 secs and enter - judgement delivered!
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