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George Saunders On: Getting Un-Stuck, Calming the Inner Critic, and Building Empathy Without Becoming a Chump

Jan 30, 2026 · 01:06:07
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  • George Saunders discusses his novel 'Vigil' and fiction's role in empathy.
  • The conversation touches on self-awareness, mortality, and confronting climate change denial.
  • Saunders offers insights into getting un-stuck and calming the inner critic.

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George Saunders
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