Which 1985 novel by Don DeLillo explores the 'Airborne Toxic Event' and the consumerist saturation of American life?
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Correct answer: White Noise
'White Noise' focuses on the 'simulated' nature of modern life, where characters experience reality through media and chemical intervention. The title refers to the constant hum of data and consumerism that masks the fear of death.
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