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Fandom and Identity (or, what happens when your favorite company sells their IP)
It is all too easy to wrap up your personal identity in a Fandom. Whether it’s Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, or some other fantasy setting, or a specific game or hobby, all too often we hear each other say “I am a thing.” The thing here could be anything. I am a gamer.…
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Learning one model at a time.
People often ask: “How do I learn this game?” And you’re going to hear or read lots of answers. Play games. Lose 100 games, then you can get gud. Memorize all the models. Be a savant. While there is validity in practicing, practice without a goal can lead to frustration. Think about learning an instrument.…