Alain de Botton

October 17, 2026Desperate Oasis

“In the oasis complex, the thirsty man imagines he sees water, palm trees, and shade not because he has evidence for the belief, but because he has a need for it. Desperate needs bring about a…”

I bought Desperate Oasis because of an ad. I’d like to say there was more to it than that, that I’d read a review or heard it recommended by someone whose taste I trust, but the honest version is that I was scrolling on BGG (I…