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Summary: Oliver's recent essay in the Guardian, "How the news took over reality" ... The vanished distinction between private and public spheres ... Oliver: Maybe our problem is too much participation in democracy ... Bob on the halcyon early days at Slate, when writers didn't know their traffic stats ... Oliver: We've put the fear in our pockets ... Is it possible to be enlightened on Twitter? ... Tending our community gardens ...