ng—-back-to-the-landers who choose to live in the wilderness, the countryside, in a mountain village or a cottage somewhere typically tend to either treat digital tools as peripheral or simply unknowable. little did 1 realize there is a middle path, a subculture of rural-dwelling impresarios who hack and homestead. i take a personal interest in such an intersection. homesteaders are the ultimate diy'ers. there have been days where i have had to re-route plumbing in my cabin, change the oil...

In 2020, Lehrer proactively disclaimed his rights under copyright to his lyrics and musical compositions, allowing others to re-use his works without his permission. Lehrer’s dedication of his works to the commons emboldens its power, and reflects his talent to be in-conversation with cultural moments long after he is gone.