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Why be useless, be empty, and live a better story might be good advice for kids with Curtis White

Writer: Brad
Brad
10 minutes ago
1 min read

Release date: September 14, 2026


In this episode, Curtis White returns to discuss his latest book, On Resistance: A Manifesto, and to explain why his advice to “make yourself useless,” “take back your emptiness,” and “live better stories” might be the best advice we can give kids today. More information about Curtis and his book is below.


Biography of Curtis White


Curtis White is a novelist and social critic. His most recent book is On Resistance: A Manifesto (Melville House).



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