Maria Popova — Cartographer of Meaning in a Digital Age
On Being with Krista Tippett
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The Appeal of Stewardship and Depth in a Culture of Instant Gratification
The speaker expresses their love for the language of stewardship and praises the appeal of work that provokes aspiration. They contrast this with the assumption that everything needs to be disruptive and entertaining, highlighting the importance of depth and big ideas. They criticize the trend of only seeking instant knowledge and listicles, expressing a desire to counteract this cultural phenomenon. The speaker acknowledges their own susceptibility to these tendencies but aims to resist them. They reference a commencement address by Adrian Rich as a source of inspiration.
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