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Ep. 35: Jessica Hooten Wilson, Ph.D.: Literature and Totalitarianism

The Moral Imagination

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The Power of Literature and the Threat of Totalitarianism

This chapter discusses the significance of literature and poetry in oppressive environments, contrasting it with the entertainment-driven American society. It explores dystopian themes in literature and draws parallels between works like '1984' and 'Brave New World'. It also delves into the concept of soft totalitarianism and its connection to living for entertainment and pleasure.

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