/lit/ - Literature

I dislike DFWs writing but he was absolutely right about the decay of sincerity in our times. I still think it's possible to have close relationships with others but making them seems to become harder. daily conversations always seem like they have to be coated in sarcasm, at least with people you aren't well-acquainted with. this is reflected in books, movies, TV. not sure if it has anything to do with life generally becoming more comfortable. maybe back then they were more aware of other's sufferings so it was more important to be authentic than funny.