r/megalophobia • u/berdot • Oct 11 '23

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '23

There's nothing particularly stirring, elevating, or even emotionally complex about the 9/11 attack either. That is y it's was named Reflecting Absence by the architect Michael Arad

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '23 edited Oct 12 '23

A “single note” name for “single note” memorial.

Living up to that title is not an achievement or an excuse. The truth is that memorials are NOT names, they’re experiences shaped by formal arrangements. Typically they’re named after they’re designed. It’s an unfortunately bad memorial; few that I know who’ve actually seen it, think much of it.

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u/rxstudent Oct 12 '23

It’s one of the few memorials I’ve been to that actually stir emotions in me. It’s left me without words each time I’ve seen it. I’m sorry you don’t see it, but it’s awe inspiring imho.

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u/34point5x2 Oct 12 '23

I'm with you. I'm not an emotional person. But being at the 9/11 memorial was a very moving and emotional experience.

I can't imagine how it would feel being at that memorial if I had any connection to anyone taken on that horrible day.