Reader reactions and update on "Where's Today's Beethoven"

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Reader reactions and update on "Where's Today's Beethoven"

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Jan 25, 2022

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Lots of theories for why older science and art seem to have an easier time getting critical acclaim.https://www.cold-takes.com/reader-reactions-and-update-on-wheres-todays-beethoven/

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Jan 25, 2022

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Reader reactions and update on "Where's Today's Beethoven"

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