Why is difficulty for difficulty's sake highly valued?
ram1024: difficult things narrow the spectrum of individuals capable of accomplishing them. when you hear a guitar jam that is merely simple and easy are you impressed? are you interested? no it does not strike us because it is a commonplace accomplishment.it is simply a form of elitism, and i don't mean that as a derogatory term.  really if you don't understand why something difficult and challenging is impressive and admirable i suggest you hang out on twitter where you can be entertained all day by banal mediocrity