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Are you Visigoth or an Athenian?

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Jeffrey Overstreet

06 Apr 2008
Filed under: On Books & Writing • Amusing Ourselves to Death • Neil Postman

This interesting question is even more interesting when it is being asked by Neil Postman, author of Amusing Ourselves to Death.

Take the time to read these fleeting 85 sentences by Mr. Postman, and get your week off to a great start.

Thank you, Adam Walter, for sharing the link!

Proof of Life: still here, don't give up on me

Proof of Life: still here, don't give up on me

A Surprise Package post from the office where I feel like a hostage — featuring new music and an old(er) favorite.
04 Mar 2026 5 min read
Favorite Recordings of 2025: #15–#11

Favorite Recordings of 2025: #15–#11

Here are my reflections on five of my fifteen favorite recordings of 2025, featuring (in alphabetical order) Ólafur Arnalds (with Talos), Patty Griffin, Anna B Savage, Mavis Staples, and Wet Leg.
28 Feb 2026 8 min read
Overstreet’s Favorite Recordings of 2025, Part Two: #30–#16

Overstreet’s Favorite Recordings of 2025, Part Two: #30–#16

Time to open up your music apps and make yourself a list of outstanding albums you might have missed!
15 Feb 2026 20 min read
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