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Zadie Smith
Sep 4, 2023
Multi award-winning author Zadie Smith discusses her new novel 'The Fraud', her personal transformations, leaving the country, the impact of children on her life, uncovering hidden history, exploring Kilburn, and her desire for self-improvement and meaningful impact.
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- Having children can transform one's understanding of freedom, emphasizing the joy and meaning that comes from being connected to others.
- The speaker highlights the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive education to understand the complexities of historical narratives, particularly in relation to England's history with Jamaica.
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The Importance of Family and Freedom
The podcast episode explores the significance of family and the concept of freedom. The speaker reflects on how having children has transformed their understanding of freedom, highlighting that being connected to others can bring joy and a sense of meaning. They emphasize the importance of relationships and the liberation that comes from caring for others, challenging the idea that domesticity and responsibilities are oppressive. The speaker also discusses the impact of historical narratives, particularly in relation to England's history with Jamaica, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive education to understand the complexities of the past.
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