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Jaynes, Tolstoy, and Zhuangzi, with Isabela Granic
Clerestory (Bryan Kam)
Tolstoy's Brilliant Mind and Emotional Connection
In this chapter, the speaker discusses their admiration for Tolstoy and how reading his works makes them feel both awe and a sense of distance. They describe Tolstoy as an incredibly brilliant mind who knows everything and has the ability to see things from an outsider's perspective. The speaker also compares their experience of reading Tolstoy to reading James, noting that while both writers are exceptional, James's writing feels more relatable to them.
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