Edward Wellen - Sci Fi

https://theoviebooks.wordpress.com/ Yes, I know, the rating services probably never call you up. But they call me up twenty times a week! "Note for a Time Capsule" explores the impact of personality and societal trends on cultural tastes and preferences, particularly through the lens of the author's experiences in the realm of audience polling and media influence. Wellen examines how individual opinions can shape broader societal trends and highlights the irony of his own seemingly insignificant role in this vast system. In this engaging reflection, the narrator, a semi-retired CPA living in the New York metropolitan area, describes receiving frequent calls from rating services that gauge public opinion. He theorizes about the reasons behind his unusual prominence in these polls, tying it to the nature of phone numbers and their psychological associations. As he muses on the shifting cultural landscape, Wellen grapples with the complexities of popularity and influence, all while contemplating the absurdity of his newfound status in a world increasingly obsessed with statistical validation of taste. Throughout, there is a blend of humor, self-awareness, and critique of contemporary society, making it an intriguing read for those interested in media and cultural studies. Edward Wellen, born October 2, 1919 and died January 15, 2011. He was an American mystery and science fiction writer. In Public Domain First Published 1957 Ovi eBook Publishing 2024