Salman Rushdie

In this engaging conversation, Sir Salman Rushdie, an acclaimed novelist and a passionate advocate for free expression, discusses his latest work, The Eleventh Hour, after surviving a harrowing attack. He explores the role of fiction in uncovering truths against a backdrop of lies and censorship. Rushdie shares insights on the impact of book bans, the challenges he faced in reclaiming his narrative, and the themes of mortality and farewell in his new novellas. He also reflects on the power of literature to counter disinformation and the challenges posed by AI.