
Hua Hsu
New Yorker staff writer and professor of English at Bard College. Author of the memoir Stay True.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 27min
What Students Lose When ChatGPT Writes Their Essays
Hua Hsu, a New Yorker staff writer and professor at Bard College, sheds light on the complex relationship between AI and education. He discusses how reliance on tools like ChatGPT can undermine critical thinking and personal engagement in writing. Hsu argues that we must rethink educational goals, emphasizing the value of human intellect over rote learning. He also highlights students' frustrations with AI feedback, raising ethical concerns about evaluation methods and the broader implications of technology in academic settings.

Jan 3, 2024 • 45min
Rerun: #533 Hua Hsu (May 2023)
Hua Hsu, the staff writer for The New Yorker and winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for memoir, discusses his book, the importance of capturing the texture and rhythm of the past, a deconstruction of selling out and friendship, the process of reconstructing memories, exploring obscure things and failed revolutions, and Asian American art and representation.

Jul 24, 2025 • 58min
What A.I. Means for College Writing
Hua Hsu, a staff writer for The New Yorker and literature professor at Bard College, discusses the profound impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on college writing. He highlights how students use AI for everything from organizing ideas to completing assignments, raising concerns about academic integrity and creativity. Professors are adjusting their teaching methods to cope with these changes, contemplating new approaches to assessments. Hsu emphasizes the vital balance between utilizing technology and preserving essential critical thinking skills in education.

Feb 21, 2024 • 33min
Episode 62 | Hua Hsu
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.

Sep 29, 2022 • 54min
Hua Hsu on STAY TRUE: A MEMOIR
Hua Hsu, author of 'STAY TRUE,' discusses grief, friendship, and coming of age in his memoir. He touches on Asian American icons, changing conversations about Asian America, and the process of writing his book. The podcast explores themes of self-discovery, authenticity in writing, and the evolution of the Asian American community.