Chapter

The Distraction of Fine Things
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1:49:35 - 1:52:20 (02:44)

A traveler shares his experience of staying in Paris and realizing that the focus on art and fineness can sometimes disconnect people from basic humanity, with a language barrier adding to the disconnect.

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The guest speaker expresses her love for the sophistication in French culture including their fashion, food and appreciation for mealtime as a moment of communion and spends time at the table with her family.
1:49:35 - 1:50:47 (01:12)
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French culture
Summary

The guest speaker expresses her love for the sophistication in French culture including their fashion, food and appreciation for mealtime as a moment of communion and spends time at the table with her family.

Chapter
The Distraction of Fine Things
Episode
#311 – Magatte Wade: Africa, Capitalism, Communism, and the Future of Humanity
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their struggle to connect with the humanity in Paris due to an overemphasis on the art, a language barrier, and a perceived cultural barrier.
1:50:47 - 1:52:20 (01:32)
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Travel
Summary

The speaker discusses their struggle to connect with the humanity in Paris due to an overemphasis on the art, a language barrier, and a perceived cultural barrier.

Chapter
The Distraction of Fine Things
Episode
#311 – Magatte Wade: Africa, Capitalism, Communism, and the Future of Humanity
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast