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Thomas
@aviationdoctor.eth
A final thought as I close Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential. The book unapologetically glorifies the brazen machismo of the kitchen industry. It feels dated by modern standards (the book was written in the late 90s). The ability to endure humiliation and pain is considered a virtue, rather than the act of inflicting those on coworkers being considered a sin. But, I also strongly believe that we should not judge too harshly the faults of those that came before us, lest we be judged ourselves. Societal norms evolve, directionally for the better over long time spans. I have written here about how our attitude toward animals, for instance, will eventually be deemed medieval by some future generation. Perhaps soon enough that we will live to feel the stigma. Bourdain felt this change in the zeitgeist before his death, and repudiated his book to some degree, taking on a progressive stance & promoting a fairer treatment of women in the workplace. He had the elegance to redeem himself before checking out
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Benido
@benido
I am 100% sure some of the things I have said or done in the past aren't okay by today's standards. I accept that and even agree that I was wrong. At the same time I did not say or do that stuff with bad intentions. I was either young or trying to be funny or even just part of the back then majority. Statements should always be evaluated in context of time, environment and are basically evidence of human history. That does not mean we shouldn't criticize, we even have to, but imo with the benefit of the doubt with regards to the intentions of the people back in time.
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Adam
@adamhurwitz.eth
One of the most memorable books I've listened too. I love that Anthony read it himself. Sometimes when I'm traveling it's fun to narrate my current experience in his voice.
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Rafi
@rafi
Started listening to it last week. The performance is just great and the voice fits perfectly to a nonchalance and badass-ness of the whole story. Thanks for recommendation, Thomas
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tricil
@tricil.eth
I miss that dude.
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