

Episode 64: Patrick Deneen on DeLillo's White Noise
Feb 16, 2024
Exploring the existential angst in DeLillo's White Noise, the podcast delves into themes of distraction, amnesia, and unfulfilled longings. It discusses the humor, societal commentary, and relevance of the novel in today's world, along with the complex relationships, family dynamics, and psychological complexities portrayed in the story. Additionally, the exploration of death, technology, and modernity in the novel's plot adds depth to the conversation on human existence and transcendence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring White Noise: Humor and Social Commentary
01:37 • 9min
Exploring Characters and Themes in 'White Noise'
10:41 • 16min
Exploring the Psychology of Failed Marriages and American Restlessness
27:06 • 3min
Exploring Themes of Death and Technology in 'White Noise'
29:46 • 25min
Exploring Transcendence and Modernity in Novel's End
54:51 • 5min