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Episode 251: Why Literature Still Matters with Dr. Jason Baxter

The Literary Life Podcast

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The Superficiality of Social Media and the Quest for Depth

This chapter delves into the superficiality of modern life shaped by social media culture, emphasizing a visit to a staged bookstore. The conversation contrasts the search for validation through curated images with the genuine depth offered by literature and poetry, highlighting a collective yearning for authenticity amidst the challenges of the attention economy.

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