Infinite Jest

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by David Foster Wallace · 1996

Infinite Jest is a 1996 novel by David Foster Wallace, renowned for its encyclopedic scope, complex structure, and extensive endnotes. Set in a near-future North America, the narrative interconnects a high-stakes tennis academy, a substance-abuse recovery center, and the search for a lethal film so entertaining it renders viewers catatonic.

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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Jan 5, 2026 · 1h 47m

1 episode featuring Infinite Jest

Constant digital stimulation is driving a modern epidemic of anxiety and addiction