The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker
Lore Segal Reads “On the Agenda”
Sep 11, 2023
In this podcast episode, Lore Segal reads her story 'On the Agenda'. The speakers explore uncomfortable scenarios and personal hells, reminisce about past travels, and reflect on personal experiences including love and loss.
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Quick takeaways
- Forgetting can lead to frustration and anxiety, but also provide humor and shared experiences.
- The desire for order and neatness is innate and relates to a sense of control.
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Forgetting as an Olympic Sport
The friends discuss the phenomenon of forgetting and the impact it has on their lives. They playfully propose a forgetting Olympics, where the person who forgets the most names wins. They share anecdotes about forgetting addresses, people, and even their own writings. The conversation reflects on the frustration and anxiety that can arise from forgetfulness, but also the humor that can be found in shared experiences of memory lapses.
