This Is Water by David Foster Wallace

Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life

In this thought-provoking commencement speech, the author challenges the audience to reconsider their default settings and the way they perceive the world around them. Through a series of insightful anecdotes and reflections, the speech emphasizes the importance of awareness and conscious choice in everyday life. It encourages individuals to break free from the confines of self-centered thinking and embrace a more empathetic and open-minded approach to understanding others. The message serves as a reminder that true freedom lies in the ability to choose how we interpret and respond to life's experiences.

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Published
2009
Nationality
American
Length
Very Short
Pages
100-150
Original Language
English
Avg User Rating
(4.1)
Alternate Titles
- Das Hier Ist Wasser / This Is Water
- Das hier ist Wasser
- Esto Es Agua

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