Overworking and losing connection with reality

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Overloading oneself with work can lead to a loss of connection with the real world. When one is so consumed with their own bubble and lacks time for deep, sustained thought, their work may become repetitive and lose its connection to the lives, needs, and emotions of people. This phenomenon is common in creative fields when individuals become overloaded and fail to engage with the outside world, resulting in their work being more of a commentary on itself rather than a genuine reflection of reality.

This is the fifth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.

This week, Roman and Elliott also sit down with Brandy Zadrozny, a senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet. Brandy recently finished The Power Broker, and she’s got a great perspective on what the book says about the press and its relationship to power, what has changed in journalism, and what has remained the same.

On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the last section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 21 through Chapter 24), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #5: Brandy Zadrozny

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