A philosopher, an actor, and a sci-fi writer talk about media and how we consume it.
After 101 episodes and a bit over two years, Mark, Erica, and Brian reflect on what we’ve learned and set a course for the future. What have we determined about how and why we consume? What’s the relation between consumption and creativity?
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