The Thrill of Consumerism, Infinite Jest, and More

It’s easy to moralize about capitalism, and especially about the thrill of consumerism. For that, read Zola... more »

Despair is painful, miserable, to be avoided. But as Kirkegaard understood, it is also essential... more »

When Mala Chatterjee was most broken and vulnerable, only one thing could soothe and sustain her: Infinite Jest... more »