Well, I wasn't sure. I think SOME of his stuff is crap. Anyway, as I said, I think you're absolutely right, particularly when it comes to expanding the ol' cranium. I think each subsequent generation gets a little dumber and a little dumber. Most young'uns today couldn't even tell you who Dickens is, or Poe, or Melville, etc., etc., etc.

But you sure unintentionally opened a can of worms, dude!