“Paradoxically, I think working at an Internet magazine intensifies the attraction of beautiful printed objects.”

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The speaker is saying that working online can make printed objects seem even more appealing. The contrast between digital work and physical print makes the print feel more attractive. The quote also suggests that proximity to one medium can sharpen appreciation for the other.

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About Jacob Weisberg

American political journalist

Jacob Weisberg is an American political journalist and editor. He served as editor in chief of The Slate Group, a division of Graham Holdings Company, and later left Slate to co-found Pushkin Industries in 2018 with journalist Malcolm Gladwell. He was also a Newsweek columnist and spent six years as editor of Slate magazine before stepping down in 2008. He is the son of Lois Weisberg, a Chicago social activist and municipal commissioner.

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