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Mentioned in 21 episodes

Trick Mirror

Reflection on Self-delusion

Book • 2019

Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion is a New York Times-bestselling book of essays by Jia Tolentino.

The book delves into various aspects of modern life, including identity, culture, and the human condition.

Tolentino examines topics such as the sexual revolution, social media, and the complexities of personal identity, offering insightful and thought-provoking reflections on the world we live in today.

Mentioned by

Katie Gatti-Tossan

Mentioned in 21 episodes

Recommended by

Grace Beverley

as a good nonfiction book.

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Mentioned by

Eugene Wei

in a discussion about the distorting effects of social media.

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Mentioned by

Caroline Cake

as a writer for The New Yorker, as well as her essay collection being a huge deal when it came out.

"Ethical Consumption" & the History of "Selling Out"

Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as the book written by his guest,

Jia Tolentino

, who is a writer at The New Yorker and a screenwriter.

WorkLife: The dangers of identity capitalism with Jia Tolentino

Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as the book written by his guest,

Jia Tolentino

, which reflects on self-delusion.

WorkLife: The dangers of identity capitalism with Jia Tolentino

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Cox

as a book about the commodification of personal data, using a different approach than 'The Age of Surveillance Capitalism'.

#208 – Elizabeth Cox on the case that TV shows, movies, and novels can improve the world

Recommended by

Chris Hayes

as a great piece of work.

“My Brain Finally Broke” with Jia Tolentino

Mentioned by

Katie Gatti-Tossan

as a book of essays that she loves.

'Rich Girl Nation' AMA: Answering Your Burning Questions About My First Book

Mentioned by

Leigh Stein

in relation to Instagram's impact on beauty standards.

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Recommended by

Grace Beverley

as an engaging collection of long-form essays that sparked her interest in long-form reading.

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