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Why do so many journalists-turned-novelists write fiction expressing the essential absurdity of their old profession? Because at its heart journalism has an irreparable rift: seeking and communicating the truth is irreconcilable with 1/2 (PS how many have you read?)
Apr 26, 2025, 9:33 AM
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