I think I agree with this.

A possibly interesting quirk of it is that this is a fairly intellectualized description (specifically):

> - Spending more time and attention when selecting next artist

> - Reflecting on what you like about the song/album, and why

> - Taking time to curate your collection

> - Exchanging thoughts with other people, and reflecting on their opinions

Of a process that at the time could have been summed up as “chit-chatting with your friends and picking the next song.” I wonder what it costs us, that these sort of process have become something we have to actively reflect on and make an effort. In the past this didn’t feel at all effortful, it was just fun and the easiest way to get music.

This isn’t intended as a criticism of your line of thought, I think you’ve accurately described a good process. Just a thought about how the accurate current description somehow doesn’t quite match the feeling of the past.