Wow, a whole column without blaming Trump for the state of disrepair in the world, and consequently, the first column I 've read uninterrrupted like I used to, before you got infected by TDS. (a byproduct of hanging out with Kara too much). Beautiful piece, Professor. thank you. but for the love God, spell it right: futbol.
In the WC, you can. This isn't club football. You can tell by the by the much lower level football. This event isn't both sportsmanship as much as it is about the celebration and singularity of the competition.
Yes, but greedy companies are realizing this too and are increasing costs. I can't take my family out to a movie anymore without shelling out at least $100. Forget about baseball, football (American), or even concerts. I can't justify paying $200/ticket for nosebleeds at a stadium just to see Metallica. (I went to the legendary tour with GnR in 1992 at RFK and paid $30 a ticket. For the FLOOR).
I think the deeper lesson is that the tragedy of the commons isn’t solved by rules alone. It’s solved when people begin to see shared spaces as something entrusted to them, not merely available to them.
In Japan, cleaning up isn’t generally viewed as an act of virtue—it’s simply what one does before leaving.
A great reminder that the experiences we share often matter far more than the things we own. Community, connection, and purpose are investments that always pay dividends.
Chase Hughes did an amazing interview on the Shawn Ryan Show where he talks about this Loneliness Epidemic.
We are all more connected than ever before in human history with all these overlapping webs of social media & apps but yet we have this massive Loneliness Epidemic.
We are confusing attention with connection.
The dopamine effect that social media gives us is a placebo.
It’s like all the “food” at most supermarkets really isn’t really food, it has no nutrients, it’s poison that makes you fat, stupid, & sick.
Makes me want to go on intermittent fasting of food, intermittent fasting of social media, intermittent fasting of all that garbage.
The brainwashing machines stop working when you stop feeding them and stop giving them attention.
Well put! The Knicks and World Cup experiences have been wonderful. Greetings from NYC! And I also supported Scotland (how could you not) as well as England (my sister lives in Crouch End, go Arsenal).
I like the piece, Scott, but this is not a hot take, people in entertainment have been saying this for almost half a decade now.
And ticket prices will keep increasing because people are willing to pay, it's a luxury and class marker to go to top-level sports events and concerts.
Experiences > Things. It’s been a mantra for years in the “Dad Edge”. Love the data you shared, I think we’re all headed in a better direction. Go America!
Although I am not young, and I am a woman, I have been a soccer fan for many years. Like you, it came because of my children and now my grandchildren. However, the games I watch are primarily amateur ones. Perhaps because of that I was shocked and saddened to see that many of the World Cup Soccer games looked more like wrestling matches with players hanging onto, pushing and deliberately hurting their opponents. I saw the same thing in the NBA finals and professional football has been that way for years already. These major sports have become more like gladiator games than exhibitions of incredible skills and fair play. And don't tell me I don't know what I am talking about. I grew up in a family with a dad and two brothers who were avid players and fans of multiple sports. They thought the purchase of a television in the 50's was to enable them to watch any and all sports presented and they did. With only one TV in the house at that time I had no option but to watch anything except sports. Over time I have seen the level of violence and cruelty grow and become the norm. Yes, it is reflection of our culture today but it still makes me sad.
What a beautiful article. made me think how humans always find ways to be better. being outside is in our DNA. compasion and love drive our hearts and life. AI will stay but human will always survive. I am very optimistic about our future. people is good. Being a Venezuelan and watching my country in disaster after earthquake makes me sad, our "goverment" has not helped our people in any way but what makes me positivie is all videos of people helping each other, putting their life in risk to save another one from the fallen buildings, dozens of influencer who had found ways and put their digital platforms to help collecting medicines, foods, etc and donate to people in needs. We are thriving no matter what after 28 years of disgrace, we always fall but we stand up stronger. that's how I see people and that makes me happy.
Nice to read a Galloway article where America doesn’t suck
Exactly
Wow, a whole column without blaming Trump for the state of disrepair in the world, and consequently, the first column I 've read uninterrrupted like I used to, before you got infected by TDS. (a byproduct of hanging out with Kara too much). Beautiful piece, Professor. thank you. but for the love God, spell it right: futbol.
Finally
Sorry but you can’t “go Scotland” in one breath and “go England”in the next. You’re confused…
In the WC, you can. This isn't club football. You can tell by the by the much lower level football. This event isn't both sportsmanship as much as it is about the celebration and singularity of the competition.
Yes, but greedy companies are realizing this too and are increasing costs. I can't take my family out to a movie anymore without shelling out at least $100. Forget about baseball, football (American), or even concerts. I can't justify paying $200/ticket for nosebleeds at a stadium just to see Metallica. (I went to the legendary tour with GnR in 1992 at RFK and paid $30 a ticket. For the FLOOR).
I think the deeper lesson is that the tragedy of the commons isn’t solved by rules alone. It’s solved when people begin to see shared spaces as something entrusted to them, not merely available to them.
In Japan, cleaning up isn’t generally viewed as an act of virtue—it’s simply what one does before leaving.
A great reminder that the experiences we share often matter far more than the things we own. Community, connection, and purpose are investments that always pay dividends.
Chase Hughes did an amazing interview on the Shawn Ryan Show where he talks about this Loneliness Epidemic.
We are all more connected than ever before in human history with all these overlapping webs of social media & apps but yet we have this massive Loneliness Epidemic.
We are confusing attention with connection.
The dopamine effect that social media gives us is a placebo.
It’s like all the “food” at most supermarkets really isn’t really food, it has no nutrients, it’s poison that makes you fat, stupid, & sick.
Makes me want to go on intermittent fasting of food, intermittent fasting of social media, intermittent fasting of all that garbage.
The brainwashing machines stop working when you stop feeding them and stop giving them attention.
Fascinating interview.
Well put! The Knicks and World Cup experiences have been wonderful. Greetings from NYC! And I also supported Scotland (how could you not) as well as England (my sister lives in Crouch End, go Arsenal).
I continue to work at learning to love futbol. The foul flopping is fun, I have to say.
Live the Galloway.
I like the piece, Scott, but this is not a hot take, people in entertainment have been saying this for almost half a decade now.
And ticket prices will keep increasing because people are willing to pay, it's a luxury and class marker to go to top-level sports events and concerts.
Great article. My daughter works for a start up that has the goal of keeping ticket prices fair for fans and artists. So far they keep growing.
How would that even work? The reason why tickets cost why they cost is because people are willing to pay for it
Experiences > Things. It’s been a mantra for years in the “Dad Edge”. Love the data you shared, I think we’re all headed in a better direction. Go America!
Although I am not young, and I am a woman, I have been a soccer fan for many years. Like you, it came because of my children and now my grandchildren. However, the games I watch are primarily amateur ones. Perhaps because of that I was shocked and saddened to see that many of the World Cup Soccer games looked more like wrestling matches with players hanging onto, pushing and deliberately hurting their opponents. I saw the same thing in the NBA finals and professional football has been that way for years already. These major sports have become more like gladiator games than exhibitions of incredible skills and fair play. And don't tell me I don't know what I am talking about. I grew up in a family with a dad and two brothers who were avid players and fans of multiple sports. They thought the purchase of a television in the 50's was to enable them to watch any and all sports presented and they did. With only one TV in the house at that time I had no option but to watch anything except sports. Over time I have seen the level of violence and cruelty grow and become the norm. Yes, it is reflection of our culture today but it still makes me sad.
I loved this one. Gives me hope for humanity.
What a beautiful article. made me think how humans always find ways to be better. being outside is in our DNA. compasion and love drive our hearts and life. AI will stay but human will always survive. I am very optimistic about our future. people is good. Being a Venezuelan and watching my country in disaster after earthquake makes me sad, our "goverment" has not helped our people in any way but what makes me positivie is all videos of people helping each other, putting their life in risk to save another one from the fallen buildings, dozens of influencer who had found ways and put their digital platforms to help collecting medicines, foods, etc and donate to people in needs. We are thriving no matter what after 28 years of disgrace, we always fall but we stand up stronger. that's how I see people and that makes me happy.