William Deresiewicz, author of the new book "The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society," discusses how technology is changing our sense of self, how every aspect of higher education is failing, the late Harold Bloom, Great Books courses, and more!
Recorded August 18, 2022
LINKS:
Bill's new book, "The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society"
https://www.amazon.com/End-Solitude-Selected-Culture-Society/dp/125085864X
Bill's essay, "Why I Left Academia (Since You're Wondering)"
https://quillette.com/2022/08/17/why-i-left-academia-since-youre-wondering/
Bill's essay in Liberties, "Soul-Making Studies"
https://libertiesjournal.com/articles/soul-making-studies/
Louis Menand on Great Books courses
Bill's personal website
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