lindy gifts

Gift giving is one of the most ubiquitous, effective, and earliest forms of human communication. It dates back nearly as far as we have an archaeological record for man made objects. This tradition is credited for facilitating the strong social bonds that are so fundamental to the success of humans.

Today, the practice of gift giving is still as strong as ever as it accompanies our other greatest traditions. Weddings, Christmas and other religious holidays, the birth of children, and romantic relationships are all celebrated with gifts.

However, we seem to have lost our sense of tradition in the gifts themselves. In a world where we use phrases like "fast fashion", "mass produced", "direct to consumer", we cede the intimate emotional connection of a gift exchanged for an intense stress-laden shopping experience for the newest objects of the day.

The Lindy (lin-dee) effect is the phenomenon that the current age of something can predict it's life expectancy. Something Lindy has enduring value, long-lasting cultural significance an will remain relevant over long periods of time. Gift giving has been around for at least 50,000 years, we can expect it to be around for 50,000 more. USB powered mug warmers have been around for 5 years, we shouldn't expect them to be meaningful for much longer.

Identifying Lindy presents, those that have a storied history of being gifted, can help us restore some of the tradition of the ritual. Additionally, the limited quantity of lindy gifts will strip down the analysis paralysis that accompanies having to choose from the entire internet. The gifts I'e curated here can be enjoyed by anyone. They are timeless classics meant to invoke many a pleasant reminder of you as your recipient uses them, which I hope sparks joy and friendship which bring you both great fulfillment.

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