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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Playground
Book • 2005
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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as his recent novel where he feels close to the characters.


Richard Powers

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Richard Powers: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Stanford Professor | How I Write
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as his current read, focusing on our relationship to the oceans.


Dan Harris

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Status: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Get It Without Driving Yourself Crazy | Will Storr
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as a novel exploring cutting-edge science and culture.


Kaiser Kuo

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Evolutionary Psychology and International Relations, with Jeremy Garlick
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for its complex structure and emotional impact.

Nicolas Binge

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Episode 49: Nicolas Binge, Science Fiction Author
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in relation to the role of play and idleness in navigating challenging times.


Sebene Selassie

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Remembering Our Belonging with Sebene Selassie
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as books he is currently reading.

Mark Essam Zahran

From Architecture to Sustainable Vertical Farming – Mark Essam Zahran
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as the author of the new novel, Playground.


Lulu Garcia Navarro

John Oliver Is Still Working Through the Rage
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as a new novel from the author of 'The Overstory'.


Courtenay Hameister

Were We the ‘Fat Couple’?
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as the author of "Playground", a new novel.


Ezra Klein

Amelia Dimoldenberg Can Teach You How to Flirt
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for its interwoven narratives and exploration of environmental themes.


Anna Dubenko

The Fall Books We're Looking Forward To
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as Powers' new book, a grand story of oceans, friendship, and AI.


Alexis Madrigal

Forum From the Archives: Richard Powers’ Novel ‘Playground’ Explores Vastness of Oceans and AI