Feb. 5, 2020
Stereotypically, comparing ourselves to others is a self-defeating mental exercise that we should avoid to the degree possible. And yet, a) we all do it to some extent and b) not all of this comparison is inherently negative (how, for example, can an aspiring artist or craftsperson assess their ability level without using others they admire as a point of reference). We dig into all of this and more, discussing how each of us seeks a healthy balance between rugged iconoclasm and acknowledging the potential good of looking at what those around us are doing.