King of the World by David Remnick is a biography that explores Muhammad Ali's life from his early days as Cassius Clay to his iconic fights against Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson. The book delves into Ali's conversion to Islam, his refusal to serve in Vietnam, and his enduring legacy as a symbol of courage and resilience. Remnick provides a vivid portrayal of Ali's era, intertwining his story with the broader context of racial politics and American history.
The Human Stain chronicles the downfall of Coleman Silk, an esteemed classics professor at Athena College in New England. Silk is accused of racism after using the word 'spook' in class, referring to two absent students who are black. Despite his innocence, the accusation leads to his resignation, the death of his wife, and his estrangement from his children. The novel reveals that Silk has been passing as a white Jewish man his entire adult life, hiding his true African-American identity. His life further unravels as he begins an affair with Faunia Farley, a younger janitor, which is exposed and adds to the public scandal. The story is narrated by Nathan Zuckerman, who delves into Silk's past and the complexities of his identity, exploring themes of truth, falsehood, and the limits of human understanding[1][3][4].
In this book, Daniel Kahneman takes readers on a tour of the mind, explaining how the two systems of thought shape our judgments and decisions. System 1 is fast, automatic, and emotional, while System 2 is slower, effortful, and logical. Kahneman discusses the impact of cognitive biases, the difficulties of predicting future happiness, and the effects of overconfidence on corporate strategies. He offers practical insights into how to guard against mental glitches and how to benefit from slow thinking in both personal and business life. The book also explores the distinction between the 'experiencing self' and the 'remembering self' and their roles in our perception of happiness.
Lenin's Tomb is a comprehensive and engaging history of the Soviet Union's collapse. The book covers the tumultuous 75-year period of Communist rule, leading up to the empire's demise. Remnick draws on his experiences as a Moscow correspondent for The Washington Post, incorporating interviews and personal accounts from a diverse range of individuals, including democratic activists, Party members, anti-Semites, Holocaust survivors, and key figures like Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Sakharov. The book is praised for its global vision and immediacy, making it essential reading for understanding this pivotal moment in history.
He leads one of the world's most influential magazines, has authored several international bestsellers, and has won the Pulitzer Prize: Now, David Remnick, editor-in-chief of "The New Yorker", joins ZEIT's endless podcast. On the day this episode is released – February 21, 2025 – "The New Yorker" will celebrate its 100th anniversary. David Remnick has been the magazine'äs editor-in-chief since 1998.
In this podcast, he discusses Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Elon Musk and Bill Gates, the political state of the U.S., Russia, and Israel in 2025, the rise of the new American tech oligarchy, and the global migration crisis. He also delves into the history of fascism and the future of democracy. He shares stories about never-published "New Yorker" covers, the role of media in a digital world, and his legendary essay – read 6.5 million times – which he wrote at 2 a.m. on the night of Donald Trump's first election victory.
David Remnick was born in 1958 in Hackensack, New Jersey. In 1982, he became a reporter for "The Washington Post", before joining The "New Yorker" in 1992. His book "Lenin's Tomb" (1993) won the Pulitzer Prize, and he later published biographies of Muhammad Ali, Barack Obama, and Bruce Springsteen.
In conversation with hosts Jochen Wegner and Christoph Amend, Remnick reflects on his time as a reporter in Moscow in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as the Soviet Union collapsed. He recalls a visit to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his time as a street musician in Paris, his experiences with therapy, and his friendship with writer Philip Roth. He also recounts a trip to Africa with Bill Clinton, encounters with his idol Bob Dylan, and a memorable performance as a guitarist alongside Patti Smith.
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