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“I find I've been made sad by Minuteman dread. They take a fact and make the worst of it. This beautiful world, all this magnificence, seems to inspire in them only a fear that the beautiful world will be taken away.”

Quote by George Saunders

Book:The Braindead Megaphone
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The Braindead Megaphone

An examination of the influence of media on public opinion and the way information is consumed and disseminated in modern society more

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George Saunders
George Saunders

George Saunders, born on December 2, 1958, is an American writer known for his unique humor and profound insights. His works, primarily short stories, have gained widespread recognition and have been honored with numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize. more

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