

Celine Nguyen
Author of the Personal Canon Substack and cultural commentator who writes on reading, literature, and the effects of media and social platforms on intellectual life.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 15min
🌻 expanding the market for culture (ft. celine nguyen)
Celine Nguyen, a writer and literary critic known for her newsletter Personal Canon, shares her journey from Silicon Valley to the arts. She discusses how the internet enhances engagement with culture amidst the literacy crisis. Celine explores the concept of 'research as leisure' and surprisingly optimistic views on AI's impact on art. She emphasizes the importance of meaningful connection over metrics and how creators manage their public personas. The conversation highlights the challenge of cultural abundance and the value of deep engagement in artistic pursuits.

Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 46min
(Not) Reading in the Time of Robots with Celine Nguyen and Leif Weatherby
Celine Nguyen, an insightful cultural commentator, and Leif Weatherby, a leading voice in digital theory, tackle the decline of reading in the age of AI. They discuss generational shifts in attention and the resurgence of long-form literature amidst modern distractions. Leif delves into the complex interplay between literacy and media, while Celine highlights how online communities foster self-education. The duo also debates the cultural implications of AI authorship, emphasizing the need for deeper engagement with literature in a rapidly changing media landscape.


