What is Intellectual Dissatisfaction?
Intellectual Dissatisfaction is a publication based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that features local political journalism, nationwide live-music coverage, daily NASDAQ-100 Futures and weekly Bitcoin technical analysis, as well as writing and art by creatives across the US.
Why we chose our name
Intellectual dissatisfaction refers to a state of discontent or dissatisfaction that arises from a lack of intellectual stimulation, engagement, or fulfillment.
It often stems from feeling unchallenged, uninspired, or unfulfilled in one's intellectual pursuits, leading to a sense of restlessness and a desire for more meaningful and engaging experiences.
This can manifest in various aspects of life, such as work, education, or personal interests, and can be a driving force for change and growth as individuals seek out new opportunities to expand their knowledge and challenge their minds.
We felt this ourselves and had no doubts others did to. So, we challenged ourselves to address this dissatisfaction by doing what most others are not — bringing you honest, fair, and informative insights into what’s happening in our area and beyond, while also keeping a much-needed air of levity at the same time.
Support us by becoming a free or paid subscriber
If you support us doing that, we’d love for you to subscribe and help us continue to grow into something that we as a team, and you as our audience, will find value and meaning in.
What you get with a free subscription to Intellectual Dissatisfaction
Access to free content across every section, including:
News, Politics and Opinion (local journalism, news, and op-eds)
The Art Collective (paintings, poetry, books and writing)
Lyrical Limelight (live-music reviews and coverage)
Comedic Relief (the spiciest memes in town)
Technical Analysis (BTC and NASDAQ-100 Futures analysis)
What you get with a paid subscription to Intellectual Dissatisfaction
Daily Premium NASDAQ-100 Futures analysis by a professional day-trader
Access to the book, The Comet, our rendition of the novel Lucas Scott wrote that became a cornerstone of the show, One Tree Hill
Brand new poetry by the author of the book, The Helpless Romantic (coming soon)
Bypass the two week paywall on premium sections in articles featured in our News, Politics, and Opinion section
More to come…
Note: we will be releasing a post schedule in the near future
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Thank you.
— Jeremy Mercier, Owner and Editor in Chief of Intellectual Dissatisfaction
