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Mark Lilla on the Power of Ignorance

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CHAPTER

The Burden of Constant Awareness

This chapter discusses the psychological impact of consuming distressing news, highlighting the tension between the desire to stay informed and the overwhelming nature of constant negative stimuli. It further examines the concept of 'will to ignorance,' the romanticization of the past, and the evolving expectations of democracy in contemporary society.

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