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Geoff Dyer - A Life in Writing

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Cultural Reflections: Past and Present

This chapter reflects on the cultural shifts from the 1960s to today, emphasizing self-improvement and the distractions affecting intellectual pursuits. Personal anecdotes reveal the transformative nature of consumer culture, contrasting past privileges with modern societal pressures. The speakers explore the impact of familial influences on attitudes towards materialism and the rich experiences of their upbringing.

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