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A Library of Distractions - Chris Arnade Walks the World

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Some recent books, and a TV series, I appreciate

A Library of Distractions Some recent books, and a TV series, I appreciate Chris Arnade May 12, 2026 125 31 8 Share I’m fortunate to have plenty of free time, so when at home, resting in a McDonald’s, waiting in airports, or on planes, I use it to read, or when walking, listening to books 1 . I walk to learn, which is why I read, since each is a different way to do that. The Metis versus Techne split 2 described by James C Scott, although there are plenty of other terms to describe experiential versus formal learning. I use his because I prefer the framing, which emphasizes that the two differ

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