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Episode 64: Patrick Deneen on DeLillo's White Noise

Sacred and Profane Love

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Existential Echoes in 'White Noise'

This chapter explores existential themes in DeLillo's 'White Noise', focusing on absurdity in character interactions and the impacts of media on modern life. It examines family dynamics and isolation, juxtaposing the concept of home as both a refuge and a source of vulnerability amidst contemporary distractions.

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