EconTalk · Russ Roberts

The Past and Present of Privacy and Public Life (with Tiffany Jenkins)

May 12, 2025·1 hr 23 min·5 clips

Tiffany Jenkins reveals why treating strangers like intimates is destroying our ability to have authentic private lives.

Author Tiffany Jenkins discusses her book 'Strangers and Intimates,' exploring the historical rise and modern erosion of private life. The conversation covers cultural shifts towards transparency, the impact of social media and reality TV, and the essential role of privacy for personal growth and intimacy.

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