The title of David Brooks' op-ed today in the NYT in which he explains the evolution of pseudo-intellectual thought and behavior for the lost and confused - very entertaining; you can decide how insightful it is (free registration required)!
These [new] tastemakers surf the obscure niches of the culture market bringing back fashion-forward nuggets of coolness for their throngs of grateful disciples.
Second, in order to cement your status in the cultural elite, you want to be already sick of everything no one else has even heard of.
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