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Infinite Jest

11 min read 15 min listen Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

In a world of endless entertainment and addiction, a lethal film and a tennis prodigy's search for connection reveal the terrifying cost of pleasure and the redemptive power of service.

You’ll learn

  • Addiction is a desire for escape from self
  • True connection requires presence, not analysis
  • Recovery is a daily practice of service
  • Entertainment can become a weapon of destruction