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Rethinking Fandom
Book • 2025
In *Rethinking Fandom*, Craig Calcaterra critiques the sports-industrial complex, highlighting issues such as team mismanagement, exploitation of fan loyalty, and societal impacts like racism and sports betting.
He proposes innovative approaches for fans to enjoy sports while challenging the status quo, such as rooting for players over teams and becoming activists.
The book offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of modern sports fandom.
He proposes innovative approaches for fans to enjoy sports while challenging the status quo, such as rooting for players over teams and becoming activists.
The book offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of modern sports fandom.
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Cal Newport
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Ep. 268: Stoicism and the Deep Life
