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Show Notes
We talk about the challenge of focusing on normal life, Trump’s fundamental laziness and capriciousness, art after tragedies like 9/11, the diminishing returns of escapism, dystopia-induced anxiety vs depression, eschatological beliefs, children as an investment with delayed returns, society vs selfishness, the hierarchy of self-identification, what capitalism can and can’t solve, America as non-dualist, alternative energy opportunities and challenges.
Mentioned in this episode
Spun (2002 film starring Jason Schwartzman, Brittany Murphy)
Ill Fares the Land - book by historian Tony Judt
Sold a Story - podcast series about reading instruction in American schools (“whole language” vs phonics and the science of reading)
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