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Benjamin, Adorno, Horkheimer, And A Path Backward Through Hegel
I've been reading Benjamin, Adorno, and Horkheimer, and the more I do the more I realize how much of what they're saying comes from conversations with the thinkers before them. It feels like walking into a room where everyone’s already mid conversation. This deep dive is my way of tracing those voices backward. I want to understand where ideas come from, how they evolve across time, and what they say about art, memory, and what it means to create something that feels alive.
On Being Present (Even When It’s Loud)
I struggle a lot with being present. I think some of it has to do with sensory overwhelm and how I’ve learned to protect myself from it. One moment...
Jeff Richardson
July 11, 2025 · 2 min read