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What does it mean?
He argues that imperfections in media mirror the imperfections inherent in life itself.
In plain terms
Surface noise on records is like the flaws in living.
What can you take from it?
Accept imperfection as a natural part of existence.

Where it applies

  • listening to music
  • life advice
  • product reviews

Putting it to work

  • defend analog media
  • reframe flaws
  • use metaphors

Questions to consider

  • Do you prefer perfect or flawed?
  • Is life better with noise?

Another view

This view might dismiss legitimate quality improvements.

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  3. That's exactly the sort of record I like, lots of bad-tempered guitar playing that you can leap about splintering the furniture to.

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