The Myth of Tobacco Road

In this paper, I use descriptive observation to analyze the song “Tobacco Road.” During analysis, I describe certain principles of structural-systemic epistemology and define categories to elaborate on relationships between technology and primary and ideal forms of a skill. In this way, qualitatively differently forms of transmission for magical thinking and myths originate. Analysis reveals certain forms of magical thinking and myth inherent to “Tobacco Road.” I conclude by applying this myth to current social dilemmas.