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The Language of Distancing
This chapter explores the role of language and jargon in shaping identity and distancing individuals from their actions within various subcultures, particularly in the tech industry. The conversation highlights the dual nature of language as both a communication tool and an obfuscation method, drawing comparisons to character dynamics in narratives like 'Mountainhead' and examining the consequences of living in information bubbles.
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