Dialogues: The David Zwirner Podcast
Episode 62 | Hua Hsu
Feb 21, 2024
In this podcast, writer Hua Hsu discusses the challenges of writing about the past, the transition from analog to digital culture, Asian American identity complexities, trauma and healing, mentorship in academic settings, and the therapeutic power of art and culture during tough times.
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- Crafting a cohesive narrative challenges traditional memory notions, blending scattered memories into a memoir.
- Transitioning from fan to critic reflects personal experiences shaping critical evaluation and understanding cultural perspectives.
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The Complexity of Memory and Writing Stay True
The podcast discusses the author's process of writing the memoir 'Stay True,' exploring themes of grief, memory, and the transition from analog to digital eras. The author reflects on the book's evolution from scattered memories and journal entries to a cohesive narrative that challenges traditional notions of memory and forgetting. Through discussions with the host, the author delves into the ethical obligation of anti-forgetting and the personal complexities of crafting a story filled with cultural references and identity reflections.
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