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Originally Posted by PyramidsofMars
I'm talking specifically about my disengaged, apathetic, lazy, culturally-cannibalistic, generation. Which seems to largely be going out of its way not to make Calgary or Alberta a more vibrant place to be.
That apathy is just not found among youth over there. THAT is what I was trying to get across.
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I take this to be more of a criticism that is specific to the arts and culture scene in Calgary than one of Canada or Canadian culture per se. We have to remember that Calgary is a growing city, one that is on the verge of a cultural transformation. But, I wouldn't be so quick to lay the blame solely on a "disengaged, apathetic, lazy, culturally-cannibalistic, generation." Calgary also has issues of urban sprawl and land use that might contribute to the appearance of an apathetic public. I feel that having the appropriate infrastructure to support the arts is just as important as having people who are actively engaged.
Just my 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by Shnabdabber
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Ha! I just saw this and it reminded me of that "waterpark song" in a recent South Park episode, which was what immediately came to mind as I was looking though some of those comments from the article... Anyone have a link?