Book · 2022 · Social Science
On the Inconvenience of Other People
Why people recommend it
On the Inconvenience of Other People by Lauren Berlant is a philosophical exploration of social friction and human relational dynamics. The book was mentioned on The Ezra Klein Show in the April 18, 2023 episode titled The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives, where Sheila Liming recommended it as her second selection, noting that the posthumous 2022 release examines interpersonal relations. Liming returned to the recommendation on the December 22, 2022 episode titled Best Of: The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives, where she was identified as Sheila Lim. During this year-end best-of episode, she explained that from a philosophical angle, author Lauren Berlant unpacks the famous existentialist phrase from Sartre that hell is other people. Through this lens, the text examines how individuals navigate the daily frictions, minor irritations, and profound disruptions caused by the mere presence and demands of others in modern society. The book resonates with readers seeking to understand the complexities of community living and the subtle psychological tolls exacted by social coexistence, making it a vital text for contemporary discussions regarding isolation, connection, and the structural challenges inherent in shared human environments and public spaces.
Who recommended it
- Sheila Lim Recommended
- Sheila Liming Recommended
Sheila Lim — 1 mention
“the title of it is on the inconvenience of other people and in that book Lauren Berlant um from a philosophical angle basically tries to unpack the phrase from SAR that hell is other people”
Sheila Liming — 1 mention
“and this was published posthumously in 2022 the title of it is on the inconvenience of other people”