Ahhhh Tmac - did you ever hit the nail on the head there. I never thought of applying Paul Simon's magnificent words to the argument; I have always viewed them as parable regarding the desolation of urban life. But you're absolutely right - when we wrap a shell of artificial connection around ourselves we are worshipping the silence from outside, aren't we?
Thanks for reminding me of that song - and for reminding me just how important it is in today's age.
(Edit: Totally unimportant side-question: does anyone know which festival this video was taken from? It looks like The Burning Man; I know Simon loves that festival but I don't know for certain. )
Thanks for reminding me of that song - and for reminding me just how important it is in today's age.
(Edit: Totally unimportant side-question: does anyone know which festival this video was taken from? It looks like The Burning Man; I know Simon loves that festival but I don't know for certain. )
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