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Mark Lilla's new book explores the psychology and consequences of willful ignorance

NPR's Book of the Day

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This chapter delves into the themes of willful ignorance as explored in a new book, highlighting its impact on human nature and politics. It intertwines personal experiences with financial anxiety and the struggle between the desire for knowledge and the avoidance of uncomfortable truths.

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