Ben Lerner
Poetry Editor of Harper's Magazine and author warning against the promises of digital technology to democratize language
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Dec 6, 2023 • 41min
When Language Was Up For Grabs: Ben Lerner warns against falling in love once again with the promise of digital technology to democratize language
Ben Lerner, Poetry Editor of Harper's Magazine, warns about the dangers of digital technology in democratizing language. The podcast explores the blurred line between fact and fiction online, challenges in shaping historical memory, complexities of countering ideologies, and the impact of technology on writing and artistry.
Jul 1, 2016 • 51min
Ben Lerner Reads John Berger
Ben Lerner joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss John Berger’s “Woven, Sir,” from a 2001 issue of the magazine.
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