Borges Quote by Caterina Fake
“I first got online in the late '80s when I was an eccentric teenager in suburban New Jersey, in a town mostly interested in sports, popularity, and clothes. I was a reader, into Jorge Luis Borges, and I found, connected to, and delighted in a group of Borges scholars from Aarhus, Denmark, that I met online.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 interview with Caterina Fake, TechCrunch
Reflects on early internet experiences and finding niche intellectual community despite mainstream teen culture
In simple terms: Early online life led to discovering a scholarly community beyond local interests
Key Takeaway
Seek out niche communities online that align with your passions
Themes
identity
community
intellectual curiosity
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
personal narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- online learning
- joining niche groups
- building global friendships
- finding mentors
Key Concepts
digital culture
social networks
literary scholarship
Questions to Reflect On
- How did online connection shape your personal growth?
- What value do niche scholarly groups provide?
A Different Perspective
May overlook offline relationships while focusing on online groups
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