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The History of Bad Ideas: The Death of the Author

May 16, 2024
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Kathleen Stock
Kathleen Stock discusses Roland Barthes's Death of the Author, exploring how readers interpret texts, AI-generated content, and the impact on authorial intent and reader empowerment. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of authorship and responsibility, urging a nuanced approach to understanding and judgment.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring the Death of the Author in Literature
03:12 • 21min
3
Exploring the Influence of AI-Generated Text on the Perception of Authorship
23:59 • 4min
4
Machine-generated Content and Reader Empowerment
27:42 • 5min
5
Exploring Parallels Between Two Separate Works Predicting Modern Technology
33:11 • 2min
6
Exploring Authorial Impact and Interpretation
34:45 • 13min
7
Exploring Editing Styles and Open-Ended Writing in Different Publishing Settings
48:01 • 3min