

#2803
Mentioned in 16 episodes
Trick Mirror
Reflection on Self-delusion
Book • 2019
Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion is a New York Times-bestselling book of essays by Jia Tolentino.
The book delves into various aspects of modern life, including identity, culture, and the human condition.
Tolentino examines topics such as the sexual revolution, social media, and the complexities of personal identity, offering insightful and thought-provoking reflections on the world we live in today.
The book delves into various aspects of modern life, including identity, culture, and the human condition.
Tolentino examines topics such as the sexual revolution, social media, and the complexities of personal identity, offering insightful and thought-provoking reflections on the world we live in today.
Mentioned by


























Mentioned in 16 episodes
Mentioned by
Adam Grant as the book written by his guest,
Jia Tolentino , who is a writer at The New Yorker and a screenwriter.



141 snips
The dangers of identity capitalism with Jia Tolentino
Mentioned by
Adam Grant as the book written by his guest,
Jia Tolentino , which reflects on self-delusion.



48 snips
The dangers of identity capitalism with Jia Tolentino
Mentioned by
Elizabeth Cox as a book about the commodification of personal data, using a different approach than 'The Age of Surveillance Capitalism'.


43 snips
#208 – Elizabeth Cox on the case that TV shows, movies, and novels can improve the world
Mentioned by Sam Sanders in a conversation about the cyborgification of popular culture.

Into It: A Portrait of Artist as Taylor Swift
Mentioned by
Ezra Klein as the author of "Trick Mirror", a book of essays about life in the internet age.


Amelia Dimoldenberg Can Teach You How to Flirt
Mentioned by Morgan Lavoie when discussing the different reactions to the murder of Brian Thompson and its implications for the American healthcare system.

The Killing of Brian Thompson and the Human Cost of Healthcare with Jia Tolentino
Mentioned by
Ezra Klein as the author of the book, highlighting its relevance to the discussion on the impact of digital life on identity and connection.


Best of: Jia Tolentino on what happens when life is an endless performance