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It’s interesting that you say that. Historically, the “elite” part of society has taken an interest in art to distinguish itself from the “common” people who could not waste time or resource pursuing fruitless endeavors. There’s really no reason to study music or literature other than to show that you have the resources to do so.</p>
<p>But go be a snob of you like. Meanwhile I will hang out with the geeks who care more about transistors than Rembrandt.</p>