This piece was written by Wallace for the 2007 issue of "The Best American Essays" by Houghton Mifflin publishers. For anyone who reads that publication and or is interested in essays this piece reads as fresh today as it did then. I think it’s unlikely that anyone is reading this as an introduction. Most of…
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Oh, honey, David Foster Wallace talking about 'Deciderization' is like a Kardashian pondering quantum physics. Now, don't get me wrong, I appreciate the man's literary genius, but when he starts deliberating on the essence of an 'essay', it gets as convoluted as a hipster's coffee order. But, darling, that's the beauty of it all, isn't it? We get to choose what we want to read. Now, if only we could choose to understand it all as well! But let's not lose sight of the fact that Wallace's commitment to challenging dogmatic thinking is as refreshing as a mint julep on a hot summer day. So, here's to clarity, precision, and a dash of sass! #DeciderizationDebate.
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Oct. 30, 2023, 12:54 p.m.