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What's wrong with it is that JKR is not smart enough to wing everything and have it make sense. As a result... it doesn't, much.
It makes enough sense for kids and adults who can suspend disbelief enough to keep turning the pages. And gives all of us reason to listen to some of the many podcasts exploring the plot holes.
Side note, now that I’ve commented a few times in this thread without mentioning it:
refrain from using her global platform to attack trans people. Bad Rowling, bad! I’m thankful I can separate artists from art enough to still enjoy something I grew up enjoying but do have a duty to call out her grievously public stance on this so readers know we still fancy ourselves as allies even when stooping to discuss what the now-monster created.
There's no artistic value to be gained from reading Slaveowner Potter
Ever see boomers writing “cRAP”?
Feels like a literary riff on that, gotta say. The whole thread’s about worldbuilding shortcomings but we’re still here discussing it aren’t we? Clearly it made an impact.
Also - made me think of seeing a Jackson Pollock
& dismissively muttering “I could do that”
There's entertainment and thought to be gained, but it's not of value. It's neoliberal shit. The books aggressively push a certain set of political beliefs which suck.
define value
A net increase in pleasure, or decrease in suffering, in sentient beings.
that is an effect, not a definition
No, it's a definition. I'm a utilitarian, so I only value pleasure and avoiding suffering.
but what about a general definition of value that encapsulates everyone's experiences and not only yours?
I don't care who experiences the pleasure or suffering. Individual ego is an illusion. The self is a social construct. The divisions between oneself and others are a lie.
you misunderstand. you told me what you value. I asked for a definition of value. something can be valuable (by being valuable to someone else) even if you yourself do not value it
Why would I agree that Harry Potter is valuable if I don't and cannot value it, even for its net effect on others?