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Episode 64: Patrick Deneen on DeLillo's White Noise

Sacred and Profane Love

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Exploring Love, Death, and Memory in 'White Noise'

This chapter examines the psychological dynamics of failure in relationships and the pursuit of fulfillment through marriage, drawing parallels to the transient nature of modern love. It intertwines themes of mortality, memory, and the impact of technology on contemporary existence, highlighting characters' existential fears in Don DeLillo's 'White Noise'. The discussion also reflects on the role of belief and the complexities of faith in a society grappling with uncertainty and a longing for meaning.

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