Cost of Zen

“Nostalgia triggers optimism within temptation to acquire generational idols like Nintendo.  Patience is the muse of sleep because dreams are an unconscious reality to murder humility without control.  Italian’s know a thing about creating generational idols.  Look at Rome.  It humbles generations of cowardly artisans.
 
Gamers are artisans bemoaning the costs of their Zen.”
 
John Ralph Tuccitto (May 31st @11:47am) 

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Analysis by ChatGPT4'oh

Translation for an 11-year-old

When you think about happy memories from the past, it makes you feel good and positive, even when you really want to have or follow famous things like Nintendo that many people admire. Being patient helps you fall asleep because when you dream, it's like living in a real world where you might do things without thinking about being humble, and you can't always control what happens. Italians have a rich history of creating famous things, like the city of Rome, which makes them understand what it means to create things that many people admire. This history can make some modern artists feel less important and less brave. Gamers, or people who play video games, are like skilled workers who complain about how hard it is to find peace and calm.
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