Exhausted by optimisation, I’m seeking solace in the past. As Sibelius’s swans soar skywards, so do my spirits
Humans have always been capable of transcending the lock box of daily life with little more technology at their side than wood, string, a baton and their voices
TL;DR
- The modern world is characterized by an 'arms race' of progress and an obsession with optimization in all aspects of life.
- This constant pursuit of perfection makes the past seem increasingly rudimentary, even life before AI is viewed as a 'stone age'.
- The author finds refuge from this trend by immersing in classical music, moving away from contemporary art focused on immediate problems.
- Listening to classical composers like Mahler, Schnittke, and Sibelius provides a sense of connection to universal human experiences and emotions.
- The author believes that despite technological advancements, fundamental aspects of human nature and the capacity for transcendence remain unchanged.