Is Norman Mailer Too Offensive to Be Read Today?
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On this week’s episode, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) discuss consolidation in the book industry and whether that contributed to the potential cancellation of a book celebrating Norman Mailer’s centennial. Then the gang reviews Don’t Look Up, Netflix and Adam McKay’s messy satire. And on the bonus episode, our three hosts pick their favorite satires—and there’s a surprising thread running through them. Make sure to share this episode with a friend if you found it entertaining!
Is Norman Mailer Too Offensive to Be Read Today?
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As a scientist, I found it hilarious and sad at every turn. Why? Because I’ve said a lot of the same things as DiCaprio/JLaw in my 30 years as a scientist. I can’t tell you how many times the business folks just ignore you and demand the impossible - all because it doesn’t fit their desires.
At the core, I found it an indictment of the population as a whole. They are decadent, self-absorbed, selfish. At the end, they get what they deserved - believing they know more than the people who spent their lives studying said issue, and completely believe the con artists who just tell them what they want to hear - regardless of how stupid those statements are (Don’t look up).
I imagine JVL would agree.