Joe Rogan Is the Aleph

This is a very well-written, very deep, and profoundly fair assessment of Rogan and his massive popularity (though it needs a (2020) tag). For the uninitiated, Borges' Aleph[1]—which the article obviously references—is an incredible read (especially if you're a fan of magical realism).

[1] https://web.mit.edu/allanmc/www/borgesaleph.pdf

When we can now assess the weight of the American peoples' opinion (30%) regardless of what percentage agree on the measure (i.e. 100%) it is fair to say that the parties of this political system are not representing the people. Absolutely untrustworthy journalism from every direction has led to enormous support for someone who merely allows others to speak and questions their premises.

I feel like there’s something unfair or even just silly about evaluating “guy with opinions” (any guy) vs what are sort of political memes is silly.

And honestly I see so much of that it’s tiresome. I’ll express concern over something and be accused of supporting something else, and so on. People only seem to imagine these kind of political memes these days.

Granted maybe the point is that politics is disconnected from many people’s thoughts, that’s fair and probably accurate.

Saved you a goog:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Aleph_(short_story)

pffffffffffffffft no, he's just a failed reality tv show host

Kanye West really was the best candidate. Even better than Bernie. Though I guess many people here at HN would have preferred Yang, and that's a valid opinion too.