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“Workshops and seminars are basically financial speed dating for clueless people.”

Quote by Douglas Coupland

Book:JPod

Work

JPod is a contemporary novel that explores the lives of young adults in the digital age, focusing on their experiences in the online gaming industry and the broader cultural shifts brought about by the internet. more

Author

Douglas Coupland

Douglas Coupland is a Canadian novelist born on December 30, 1961. His works depict the complexity of modern society with a unique perspective and style, particularly focusing on personal identity, consumer culture, and technological development. His notable works include 'Generation X' and 'Shitty Millennial'. more

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