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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2023 · 11 MIN

S29 E4: "Thoreau's Axe: Distraction and Discipline in American Culture" (Caleb Smith)

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What can a 19th-century naturalist teach us about reclaiming our attention?

What can a 19th-century naturalist teach us about reclaiming our attention?

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S29 E4: "Thoreau's Axe: Distraction and Discipline in American Culture" (Caleb Smith)

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