Herschel Sterling
Smell the Inside of Your Nose
Why are Nerds Trying to Escape?
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Why are Nerds Trying to Escape?

Gaming and LARPing are Bigger than Sports
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The Momentous Episode Ten! There's a tenuous balance between healthy discovery and escapism. But why? What is the force that drives intelligent, creative people out of the world and into their rooms? How can we get them out here, where they're needed?

LARPing and gaming are officially a bigger distraction than sports. Movies about all kinds of imaginary universes abound.AI and virtual and augmented reality are overtaking this one. Why? What is driving us away from ourselves, apart from one another? Why aren’t we able to really focus on our home?

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Herschel Sterling
Smell the Inside of Your Nose
Evoking questions for your Smartbrain to ponder. 20... 30 minutes tops. Ease into the morning. I'm Commercial Herschel; Traveler, tradesman, Guardian of my SKULL. Podcasting in all realms. Watch video versions at Bitchute, Howtube, and Rumble.