The vanishing pleasures of daily life

The Ezra Klein Show by Vox Media Podcast Network

Aug 3, 202647:31News & Politics

Sean talks with writer and philosopher Ian Bogost about his new book The Small Stuff. They discuss what modern life has lost in its pursuit of convenience, efficiency, and optimization. From stick shifts to coffee cups,...

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