Some good thinking relative to our craft

[Dave Bagwill]

Snippet:
"A characteristic feature of contemporary society is a lack of appreciation for traditional craftsmanship. Few have captured this sentiment with as much verve as the celebrated American cartoonist Bill Watterson, who once exclaimed that “We don’t value craftsmanship anymore! All we value is ruthless efficiency, and I say we deny our own humanity that way! Without appreciation for grace and beauty, there’s no pleasure in creating things and no pleasure in having them!”

The article:
https://theimaginativeconservative.org/ ... neger.html

[Herman]

Yes, very true. But do the ignorant know?
Herman

[John Parchem]

I like the descriptions of craftsmanship, although I think a well crafted product is still valued. I do think craftsman and tradespeople are less valued. Starting in the late 70's tradesmen were becoming less valued in the US and vocational training was replaced with the idea that everyone should be prepped for college. While it was sold as a noble thing I think it was more away to reduce the cost of public education. I am not so sure I would go back to guild system where people were locked out of applying a skill, often times with violence, outside of a guild.