People are drawn to escapist things in commerce, story-telling, in arts, in general… because they’re a little bit disatisfied with the world - as it actually is - and we want to inhabit or physically touch something that feels free from the disappointments of everyday life.

Series: Quotes

Source Ryan quoting author Virginia Pastrel on why he is drawn to retrofuturistic things. Cont. Ryan Norbauer, designer and propmaker obsessed with mechanical keyboards Virginia Pastrel, author The Power of Glamour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3FEv1qw4_w

September 29, 2025