

NY Times Columnist Pamela Paul Knows What You’re Thinking
Nov 27, 2023
Pamela Paul, NY Times columnist, discusses problematic opinions, book reviewing, publishing, feeling French, and more. They explore the importance of diverse voices in book reviews and the challenges of finding reliable thinkers. They also talk about living abroad, frustration with open-mindedness, and the value of reading opposing viewpoints. Additionally, they discuss the financial challenges of living in Manhattan, the future of publishing, and their writing processes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Upcoming events and guest speaker introductions
02:23 • 16min
Evolution in Thinking about Reading and Writing
18:19 • 18min
Living Abroad and Shaping Perspectives
36:04 • 5min
The Frustration with Open-Mindedness and Purity Policing
40:42 • 2min
The Importance of Reading Opposing Viewpoints
43:01 • 27min
The Financial Challenges of Living in Manhattan
01:09:53 • 2min
The Future of Publishing and Challenges for Small Publishers
01:11:48 • 11min
Exploring Writing Processes and Inviting Readers to Join
01:22:24 • 3min