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The Usefulness of Common Sense in the Age of Digital Deception (Being There 6)

The Usefulness of Common Sense in the Age of Digital Deception (Being There 6)

Update: 2025-09-27
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We finish up the discussion of Jerzy Kosinski’s novel Being There with “Chauncey Gardiner” being launched into the stratosphere of American power while being an acknowledged complete unknown on both sides of the Cold War. What does this satirical novel have to say about our lack of common sense?





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The Usefulness of Common Sense in the Age of Digital Deception (Being There 6)

The Usefulness of Common Sense in the Age of Digital Deception (Being There 6)

Political Philosophy: Dr Laurie M Johnson