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We learn nothing

by Tim Kreider · first published 2012

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  • donquichotte · Sep 2, 2014 · Recommends

    We Learn Nothing by Tim Kreider. Kreider has a a blog on NYT. I liked this post [1] and bought the book. Enjoyed every single page of it. [1] http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/15/i-know-what-...

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  • ltbarcly3 · Nov 30, 2025 · Recommends

    …more attention than he probably warrants. Don't take that the wrong way, he's genuinely thoughtful and interesting, but he gets a LOT of attention OVER AND OVER. I'll throw out Tim Kreider (author of We Learn Nothing, among other books) as someone else you might find worthwhile to checkout.

    on “Anthony Bourdain's Lost Li.st's” ↗
  • yareally · Sep 21, 2015 · Mentions

    …doubt to much to ask?" If you're referring to the author of the linked article, it's a guy. If I may ask, why did you jump to the conclusion it was written by a female? > "Tim Kreider is the author of “We Learn Nothing,” a collection of essays and cartoons, and the forthcoming essay collection, “I Wrote This Book Because I Love You.”

    on “'Quirkyalone' is Still Alone” ↗

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