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This book is a transcript of the only public speech David Foster Wallace gave on his views on life, delivered as a commencement address at Kenyon College in 2005.

The speech delves into the difficulties of empathy, the unimportance of being well-adjusted, and the apparent loneliness of adult life.

Wallace argues that true freedom comes from the ability to be fully conscious and sympathetic, and he emphasizes the importance of learning how to think and exercise control over one's thoughts.

The speech is known for its blend of casual humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, offering advice that renews readers with every reading.

After his death, the speech became a treasured piece of writing, reprinted in various publications and widely discussed online.