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Episode 584: Ta-Nehisi Coates

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Reflections on Writing, Social Media, and Recognition

The chapter delves into the challenges faced by the speaker while writing about Obama, the impact of social media on thought-provoking discussions, and their decision to leave social media for a focus on long-form writing. The speaker shares insights on choosing writing over TV appearances, their deep relationship with writing as a revelatory experience, and a pivotal moment in their career when their work gained significant recognition.

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