When millions of people tune in to shows that expose the minutiae of real lives of real people in something like real time, the subjects' day-to-day lives can change dramatically, and forever, through no intention of their own.
Noticing minutiae will lead you to the wonderful interconnectedness of her novels, where a small detail of wording or motivation in one place will flare with the recollection of something that happened much earlier.
If the company's market research delves into the minutiae of the expression worn by an innocuous blob, ignoring something like the demographic makeup of that blob's fanbase would appear to be a massive oversight.
"We read your letter every day!" I've held out against sharing the minutiae of my life for long enough: when my boss tells me to do something, there's only one thing to do.
So often anything posted online that is funny, personal, heartfelt, examines the minutiae of our existence, gets into the subtleties of our popular culture, tells us something about our humanity is met with a loud screaming "WHAT IS THIS?
Some critics find the album insular and overlong, but something alchemical happens when fans join Drake to hurl out lyrics about the minutiae of relationships.
You might question the need for something like this, especially since social media is already criticized for highlighting the minutiae of people's lives.
Even as she expertly summons the minutiae of teenage girlhood circa 1975, it's gratifying to know that the contents of Heather's favorite purse will have something to do with Heather's destiny.
From the minutiae of our lives.
As for the impact of the minutiae of "natural" parenting?
And the wittily rendered minutiae of a meddlesome community.
