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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.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by Eugene Wei in a discussion about the distorting effects of social media.
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11: Eugene Wei - Amusing Each Other to Death
Mentioned by Adam Grant as the book written by his guest, Jia Tolentino , who is a writer at The New Yorker and a screenwriter.
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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.
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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'.
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#208 – Elizabeth Cox on the case that TV shows, movies, and novels can improve the world
Mentioned by Leigh Stein in relation to Instagram's impact on beauty standards.
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Ep. 49: The best time to be a writer is NOW ft. Leigh Stein
Mentioned by Ezra Klein as a book related to the themes of the conversation.
A mind-bending, reality-warping conversation with John Higgs
Recommended by Kristen Lee as a life-changing book that discusses self-delusion and social issues.
Microdosing Bravery with Kristen Lee
Mentioned by Saeed Jones in a discussion about body image and American culture.
The Call Is Coming From Inside the House
Mentioned by Sam Fragoso as the author of the New York Times bestselling essay collection.
A New Year with Writer Jia Tolentino (‘Trick Mirror’)
Recommended by Dan Matthews to Janet Wang , describing it as clever and fun to read.
Episode 19: How To Be Alone Without Being Lonely
Mentioned by Sam Sanders in a conversation about the cyborgification of popular culture.
Into It: A Portrait of Artist as Taylor Swift
Mentioned by Theo Von as a book about internet culture, written by Gia Tolentino.
E359 Ari Shaffir
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

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