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Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
The Book Pile
Reflections on Joy and Discontent in Modern Life
This chapter explores the widespread disillusionment with conventional schooling and societal norms, revealing a stagnant public education system. It contrasts the longing for a joyous and meaningful life with the mundane realities of routine, underscoring the transient nature of happiness through cultural anecdotes.
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