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How the iPhone Drove Men and Women Apart

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How the iPhone Drove Men and Women Apart mentions Jane Austen with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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OK, so we're ending on an agreement of a massive government program to subsidize a new revival of Jane Austen adaptations for the 21st century.

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What would make you want to have more children? This week on “Interesting Times,” Ross Douthat speaks with Dr. Alice Evans, a social scientist who is as concerned about the global decline in fertility as he is. The two discuss why this isn’t just a gender issue — it’s “a solitude issue” – and whether there’s a way to bring relationships back.
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Ending on an agreement of a massive government program to subsidize a new revival of Jane Austen adaptations for the 21st century.

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Key quote: OK, so we're ending on an agreement of a massive government program to subsidize a new revival of Jane Austen adaptations for the 21st century.
The host mentions Jane Austen in the context of discussing the importance of romantic love and emotional connections in society. He humorously suggests that a revival of Austen adaptations could help promote these values in the modern world.
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