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Mar 24, 2022·edited Mar 24, 2022Liked by Anne Helen Petersen

Yes, I'd like to see GenZ's thoughts on this. I'd like to see someone dig back and talk to some Boomers, too.

Vietnam, Kent State, Watergate didn't have people trusting institutions back in the early 70s, either. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories, "Cold war," gas shortages. As an older Gen-Xer I don't have this in my bones, nor do I know the history well enough to opine on any larger context. If feelings count, though, I feel like there's more. (Edited to fix typo and clarify two statements.)

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Mar 24, 2022Liked by Anne Helen Petersen

I got 58 seconds into that Morgan Wade song and opened iTunes to buy the whole album. Thanks!

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"taught me how to write longform"-- I'd love to know some of those pointers. Thank you for this wonderful interview.

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Phew! I'm exhausted from reading, lol. My Favorite newish Country Songs right now are likely "Desert Wind" and "Colorado" by Cody Jinks. Playlist subject to frequent changes without notice.

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I love this intentional commentary on zeitgeist, mirror-like pieces being put into the world. For me they don’t compete, just reinforce and validate. I was and wasn’t surprised (pleased really) when within MINUTES of each other I got your newsletter on Zoom dysmorphia and Haley Nahman’s on TikTok filters and face symmetry. It’s been a good time on the internet lately for reading smart people sharing similar views that really point to very thought provoking insights. Thank you and keep ‘em coming!

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