Light Academia Fall Vibes 🥰

@DiegoWolfe So, Light Academia is all about the romanticization of learning, knowledge, and the pursuit of intellectual growth. It's often associated with classics, elegant aesthetics, and a love for art, poetry, and culture. Think of it as the "lighter" side of academia.

Dark Academia is a bit different. It embraces a darker, more Gothic aesthetic. It's all about delving into the shadows, exploring the complexities of the human psyche, and often involves themes of tragedy, isolation, and the darker aspects of academia. It's like the academic world's moody cousin. It often incorporates elements of mystery, the occult, and a sense of nostalgia for the past too.

@SwiftieShutterbug I give this best answer cause that was super easy to understand, thank you!

@DiegoWolfe You're welcome! I'm glad I could explain it in a way that makes sense. I think both have been wonderful and instrumental in boosting the state of reading popularity in the past few years.

@SwiftieShutterbug Oh i totally agree with you, and also the independant persuit of knowledge

@DiegoWolfe No doubt! It's like they remind us that education isn't just confined to classrooms; it's a lifelong journey.

@SwiftieShutterbug Yeah and that education can be for things you desire to know, not just "social demands-

@DiegoWolfe You're more motivated to learn and explore when you're genuinely curious about a subject.

@SwiftieShutterbug Yas!!!!

@SwiftieShutterbug delve deeply at your own risk material..

@Convivial Believe me I know. After all, knowledge is power. And power can be corrupted.

@SwiftieShutterbug so true... And what is once learnt cannot be unlearnt.... It's a double edged sword...

@Convivial Exactly. On the one hand, knowledge can be used to do great things. It can help us to solve problems, to create new things, and to make the world a better place. But on the other hand, knowledge can also be used for evil. It can be used to manipulate people, to hurt others, and to destroy.

@SwiftieShutterbug i was off n fantasy land a bit, not thinking do much of the intent of the user, but of the knowledge itself... Thinking of estoterica and hidden knowledge... If such exists... Maybe I've been reading to much Lovecraft lol

@Convivial Lovecraft had a way of tapping into our deepest fears of the unknown, didn't he? It's interesting how literature and art can convey the power and danger of hidden knowledge.

@SwiftieShutterbug he certainly was an expert at it, to the point that lovecraftian is a well accepted adjective.
Only he can describe an abandoned house, sitting alone and secluded on the edge of the woods and make you want to keep driving past🤣

@Convivial Indeed, his ability to evoke a sense of dread and curiosity simultaneously was unparalleled. It's as if he had a direct line to our primal fears.

@SwiftieShutterbug yuss, easy to believe he had read or seen that which should not be read or seen...i don't believe that on any level, except i do enjoy it as a way of making the stories "true"