In recent times, "childhood" has become valued as never before. Along with, of course, childish fantasy. So much so that it has become commonplace for adults to do cosplay, gather for fantasy boardgames...well, the list is endless. Something very serious started in 1904 with Peter Pan. It will, no doubt, continue with AI.

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Staying Human with Marc Porter Zasada as heard on KXLU 88.9FM Los Angeles A search for the mystery, poetry, and sometimes beautiful conundrums of modern life. You can learn more and find more work by Marc at <a href="http://www.stayinghuman.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.stayinghuman.net</a> Dive into the poetic intricacies of modern life with Marc Porter Zasada, the voice behind the acclaimed "Urban Man" essays on NPR's KCRW-LA, and now on KXLU FM 88.9 in Los Angeles, in conjunction with the Mystic Pete Chronicles. "Staying Human" offers essays and interviews stitched together with Marc's incisive wit and gorgeous prose. "Staying Human" seeks to inspire and entertain, all while peeling back the layers of what it means to be, well, human. To journey further into the world of "Staying Human," visit <a href="http://www.stayinghuman.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.stayinghuman.net</a>. Tune in Sundays at 7pm Pacific on KXLU 88.9FM Los Angeles to catch special appearances and occasional shows by Marc. About Marc: Marc Porter Zasada is perhaps best known for his six years of “Urban Man” essays on NPR station KCRW-LA. His new show, “Staying Human” will appear on KXLU Radio Los Angeles. Marc’s journalism, book reviews, and short stories have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, the Antioch Review, The Florida Review, Big Fiction, and on All Things Considered. He was one of seven founding members of the Bay Area Book Awards. His work of fiction, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Shore-Story-Cycle/dp/0578885859/ref=sr_1_1?crid=43FOSWO72R5M&amp;keywords=marc+porter+zasada&amp;qid=1696529555&amp;sprefix=marc+porter+zasada%2Caps%2C167&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“The Impossible Shore: A Story Cycle”</a> was named one of the best 100 Indie Books of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews. Along with his writing, Marc has worked as a marketer for a number of leading high-tech companies. You can learn more at <a href="http://www.stayinghuman.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.stayinghuman.net</a>.

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Staying Human with Marc Porter Zasadaas heard on KXLU 88.9FM Los AngelesA search for the mystery, poetry, and sometimes beautiful conundrums of modern life. You can learn more and find more work by Marc at www.stayinghuman.netDive into the poetic intricacies of modern life with Marc Porter Zasada, the voice behind the acclaimed "Urban Man" essays on NPR's KCRW-LA, and now on KXLU FM 88.9 in Los Angeles, in conjunction with the Mystic Pete Chronicles. "Staying Human" offers essays and interviews stitched together with Marc's incisive wit and gorgeous prose."Staying Human" seeks to inspire and entertain, all while peeling back the layers of what it means to be, well, human.To journey further into the world of "Staying Human," visit www.stayinghuman.net. Tune in Sundays at 7pm Pacific on KXLU 88.9FM Los Angeles to catch special appearances and occasional shows by Marc.About Marc:Marc Porter Zasada is perhaps best known for his six years of “Urban Man” essays on NPR station KCRW-LA. His new show, “Staying Human” will appear on KXLU Radio Los Angeles. Marc’s journalism, book reviews, and short stories have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, the Antioch Review, The Florida Review, Big Fiction, and on All Things Considered. He was one of seven founding members of the Bay Area Book Awards. His work of fiction, “The Impossible Shore: A Story Cycle” was named one of the best 100 Indie Books of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews. Along with his writing, Marc has worked as a marketer for a number of leading high-tech companies. You can learn more at www.stayinghuman.net.

Staying Human with Marc Porter Zasada as heard on KXLU 88.9FM Los Angeles A search for the mystery, poetry, and sometimes beautiful conundrums of modern life. You can learn more and find more work by Marc at <a href="http://www.stayinghuman.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.stayinghuman.net</a> Dive into the poetic intricacies of modern life with Marc Porter Zasada, the voice behind the acclaimed "Urban Man" essays on NPR's KCRW-LA, and now on KXLU FM 88.9 in Los Angeles, in conjunction with the Mystic Pete Chronicles. "Staying Human" offers essays and interviews stitched together with Marc's incisive wit and gorgeous prose. "Staying Human" seeks to inspire and entertain, all while peeling back the layers of what it means to be, well, human. To journey further into the world of "Staying Human," visit <a href="http://www.stayinghuman.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.stayinghuman.net</a>. Tune in Sundays at 7pm Pacific on KXLU 88.9FM Los Angeles to catch special appearances and occasional shows by Marc. About Marc: Marc Porter Zasada is perhaps best known for his six years of “Urban Man” essays on NPR station KCRW-LA. His new show, “Staying Human” will appear on KXLU Radio Los Angeles. Marc’s journalism, book reviews, and short stories have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, the Antioch Review, The Florida Review, Big Fiction, and on All Things Considered. He was one of seven founding members of the Bay Area Book Awards. His work of fiction, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Shore-Story-Cycle/dp/0578885859/ref=sr_1_1?crid=43FOSWO72R5M&amp;keywords=marc+porter+zasada&amp;qid=1696529555&amp;sprefix=marc+porter+zasada%2Caps%2C167&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">“The Impossible Shore: A Story Cycle”</a> was named one of the best 100 Indie Books of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews. Along with his writing, Marc has worked as a marketer for a number of leading high-tech companies. You can learn more at <a href="http://www.stayinghuman.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.stayinghuman.net</a>.

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