I liked the balance you found in this one, Jules. Not only in the pondering of the fascinating topic, but in the tone.
I also move up and down the scales, but find my life is much more rewarding, interesting and, yes, fun, when I'm up in the "it's all a connected masterpiece" mindset than when I'm in the "it's all a random drag" outlook.
Anyway, hope this encounter leads somewhere further than the one on the Tube, though who knows, perhaps if that one had gone on a day longer she woulda stole your other sleeping bag!