I like Williamson’s writing and subscribe to his newsletter. He brings up things that otherwise would not cross my path, or that one would not think of exploring. He stays factual and makes his case well. His points make actual sense, which cannot always be taken for granted these days! :)
I think it’s always unwise to dismiss someone just because their personal views differ from one’s own. The point of reading is to find out what’s happening in other people’s minds, get interesting and thought-provoking input, and generally develop oneself by learning from others. If we only read those authors who reflect what we already know or believe, it misses the point. Williamson is worthwhile for anyone interested in a different, well-presented point of view.
Ironically, despite being born in 1970, I have very little awareness of 70s music. My parents listened to a mix of classical composers, out-of-the-way ethnic (such as a goatskin bagpipe from some tiny, remote village in Albania...), Greek, Russian, Chinese, etc., Harry Belafonte, the Irish Rovers, Jimi Hendrix, Velvet Underground, Led Zeppelin, numerous Beatles records, and many others. My dad’s vinyl collection still spans about an eight or nine foot shelf. When I have time, I like to go exploring (you can find Rufus Guinchard on iTunes, for example! :) Right now I’m trying to figure out how to download music online on a PC, since that’s still relatively new to me and my late nights are usually spent working, rather than enjoying my interests. On the other hand, being swamped with work is definitely a good thing right now after the long covid hiatus...and given that I have plans for the future.
I like Williamson’s writing and subscribe to his newsletter. He brings up things that otherwise would not cross my path, or that one would not think of exploring. He stays factual and makes his case well. His points make actual sense, which cannot always be taken for granted these days! :)
I think it’s always unwise to dismiss someone just because their personal views differ from one’s own. The point of reading is to find out what’s happening in other people’s minds, get interesting and thought-provoking input, and generally develop oneself by learning from others. If we only read those authors who reflect what we already know or believe, it misses the point. Williamson is worthwhile for anyone interested in a different, well-presented point of view.
Ironically, despite being born in 1970, I have very little awareness of 70s music. My parents listened to a mix of classical composers, out-of-the-way ethnic (such as a goatskin bagpipe from some tiny, remote village in Albania...), Greek, Russian, Chinese, etc., Harry Belafonte, the Irish Rovers, Jimi Hendrix, Velvet Underground, Led Zeppelin, numerous Beatles records, and many others. My dad’s vinyl collection still spans about an eight or nine foot shelf. When I have time, I like to go exploring (you can find Rufus Guinchard on iTunes, for example! :) Right now I’m trying to figure out how to download music online on a PC, since that’s still relatively new to me and my late nights are usually spent working, rather than enjoying my interests. On the other hand, being swamped with work is definitely a good thing right now after the long covid hiatus...and given that I have plans for the future.