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Why Objects Matter: What a Thesis on Books Teaches Us About Travel, Meaning, and Connection

When we travel, we often pay attention to sights: landscapes, monuments, cuisine. Yet there’s another layer to the places we visit that’s equally powerful — the meaning embedded in everyday objects and how they connect us to people and culture. A fascinating study from Massey University — Enchanting Books, Redeeming Fetishism — explores exactly this idea, with books as the central case study. What … Read More Why Objects Matter: What a Thesis on Books Teaches Us About Travel, Meaning, and Connection