“…the idea that belief alone is now enough, in certain quarters, to give something the weight of truth. The effect might not be equivalent, but the implications are: that by not asking questions, by reacting rather than thinking, we allow ourselves to be susceptible to all manner of lies. Here have the fallout from the detonation of the central narrative, the breakdown of a kind of collective dialogue, in which, in the name of some amorphous fantasy of identity or ideology, we succumb to the most reptilian of our fears.”
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The Lost Art of Reading: Why Books Matter in a Distracted Time
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David L. Ulin
David L. Ulin is an American author known for his insightful literary criticism. His work spans a wide range of genres from novels to poetry, and has had a significant impact on the field of literature. more
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