The surprising wisdom of Ebert

One associates Roger Ebert with film criticism, but it seems that since he lost the use of his voice, he’s been turning out an incredibly insightful blog of political and social commentary.   It’s worth your time; his insights are generally common-sense, in the best way possible.  Moreover, his writing style, honed as a journalist, is well worth study and replication.

Here he is on friendship, on political extremism, and on quantum mechanics.  Whatever you might think of his film criticism (I like it fine), these pieces are worth your while.

As an aside, I came to Ebert’s journal via this Esquire piece, which is well worth your time as well.

-John

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February 22, 2010 · Filed Under John

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