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The Graduate
Book • 1963
The Graduate is a novella that captures the alienation and disillusionment of youth in 1960s America.
Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate, feels empty and adrift.
He begins an affair with Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner, but soon finds himself drawn to her daughter, Elaine.
The novel explores themes of idealism, materialism, corruption, and conformity, offering a sardonic and humorous insight into the challenges of post-graduation life and the societal expectations of the time.
Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate, feels empty and adrift.
He begins an affair with Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner, but soon finds himself drawn to her daughter, Elaine.
The novel explores themes of idealism, materialism, corruption, and conformity, offering a sardonic and humorous insight into the challenges of post-graduation life and the societal expectations of the time.
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Cal Newport
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Cal Newport on Knowledge Work and Effective Communication | Don't Be Satisfied With This
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Josh Mackenzie
Eps.59 | BFSI: Taking the robot out of the human - Group CIO John Cummings on Aviva's AI marathon race
Mentioned by Craig as a book to be discussed on the podcast in November.
Ep 442 - The Last Wish (Introducing The Witcher), by Andrzej Sapkowski
Mentioned as a film by William Wyler, discussed in the context of its themes and style.
William Wyler 1965-1971 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 10)
