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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Feeling of Becoming Less and Less of a Person

from The Atlantic Out Loud

In Ben Lerner’s new novel, technology divides us further from one another, and ourselves. By Nicholas Dames From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠May 2026 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you ⁠⁠subscribe⁠⁠. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news: ⁠⁠http://theatlantic.com/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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