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Shalom Auslander on Self-Loathing and How to Overcome It

The Good Fight

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Navigating Media and Political Disillusionment

This chapter explores the challenges of engaging with political and cultural issues in an age dominated by negative news and sensationalism. It critiques the media's influence on public perception while discussing the emotional effects of constant distressing information. The conversation also highlights the superficiality of 'political hobbyism' and the shifting nature of political discourse, revealing a shared frustration with extreme positions and the longing for more meaningful engagement.

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