#4422
Mentioned in 6 episodes

Playground

Book • 2005

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

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Richard Powers
as his recent novel where he feels close to the characters.
259 snips
Richard Powers: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Stanford Professor | How I Write
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Dan Harris
as his current read, focusing on our relationship to the oceans.
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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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Kaiser Kuo
as a novel exploring cutting-edge science and culture.
29 snips
Evolutionary Psychology and International Relations, with Jeremy Garlick
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Nicolas Binge
for its complex structure and emotional impact.
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Episode 49: Nicolas Binge, Science Fiction Author
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Sebene Selassie
in relation to the role of play and idleness in navigating challenging times.
11 snips
Remembering Our Belonging with Sebene Selassie
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Mark Essam Zahran
as books he is currently reading.
From Architecture to Sustainable Vertical Farming – Mark Essam Zahran
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Lulu Garcia Navarro
as the author of the new novel, Playground.
John Oliver Is Still Working Through the Rage
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Courtenay Hameister
as a new novel from the author of 'The Overstory'.
Were We the ‘Fat Couple’?
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Ezra Klein
as the author of "Playground", a new novel.
Amelia Dimoldenberg Can Teach You How to Flirt
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Anna Dubenko
for its interwoven narratives and exploration of environmental themes.
The Fall Books We're Looking Forward To
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Alexis Madrigal
as Powers' new book, a grand story of oceans, friendship, and AI.
Forum From the Archives: Richard Powers’ Novel ‘Playground’ Explores Vastness of Oceans and AI

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