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Andrew O’Hagan's defence of literature and truth in the age of the machines

Big Ideas

CHAPTER

Celebrating Fearless Writers and the Importance of Diving into Controversy

The chapter explores admiration for writers like Norman Mailer, the importance of fearlessly diving into controversial topics, and the trend of silencing opinions in society. The conversation also delves into the writer's experience ghostwriting for Julian Assange and the complexity of portraying a vulnerable yet self-destructive character.

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