Senechal, Diana

Presents the argument that the modern use of language has become lazy and counterproductive, that clich?s and "takeaways" and buzzwords have become frivolous at best and toxic at worst, and offers essays scrutinizing ideas like "social justice" and the adjective "toxic," and presents the case and plea for society to become more judicious and imaginative in its speech.

Examines the belief that today's culture has come to depend on instant updates and communication at the expense of solitude, and looks for a solution that honors solitude without descending into dogma.