closing out the last section of the book with death, entropy, and thwarted ambitions:

Not sure why the audio cuts off abruptly at the end but it does feel appropriate

CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Third act murder mystery wtf
(00:08:03) Yearning for some bygone era
(00:13:49) Deutschian critique of MH’s pessimism
(00:20:38) Euthanasia and sacred values
(00:30:52) What does Houllebecq’s death signify?
(00:39:44) Final thoughts on map vs territory
(00:48:23) being open to criticism vs imposing a singular artistic vision upon the world

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