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In this episode, Elle explores why women are increasingly drawn to intellectual pursuits: building personal curriculums, romanticizing bookstores, and treating reading like a sacred practice. She argues this "academic-fication" of women's interests is a direct response to rising anti-intellectualism, supported by data showing Americans reading significantly less over the past two decades. Elle emphasizes that reading isn't just an aesthetic; It's essential exercise for the mind that builds empathy, nuance, and critical thinking. The episode closes with practical advice for joining the "anti-anti-intellectualism club," including how to create your own personal curriculum and start a commonplace journal to slow down scrolling and deepen engagement with ideas.

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