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“The mass media of film, television, radio and internet have enabled a whole new degree of instant, global stardom for those of dubious talent. As a result, our society is drowning in a flood of celebrities, products of a fame industry of lavish scale.”

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Book:Immortality: The Quest to Live Forever and How It Drives Civilization

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