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Stand-Up Comedy in the Digital Age
Kate Berlant discusses how stand-up comedy provides relief from digital alienation and instability. She highlights the challenges of navigating an online life that may have unforeseen consequences.
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In a world shaped by digital alienation, which feels increasingly unstable, Kate Berlant finds solace in stand-up. Sure, she says, “the consequences of us leading an online life” are manifold and “will f*ck us up in ways we’ll never understand.” The career ladder that existed for comics when she was
2026-10-19 18:45 UTC