Here's a ChatGPT summary: - Geoff Dyer is introduced as a varied and interesting author with works on travel, yoga, DH Lawrence, photography, and a Tarkovsky film. - The event will include a 45-minute talk, a 10-minute break, and an audience Q&A. - Geoff Dyer recalls meeting the host five years ago and performing an elaborate tea ceremony. - Dyer does not live by daily rituals and finds that highly ritualistic writers are often less productive. - Dyer's writing process is flexible, requiring only a table, chair, laptop, good sleep, and naps. - Dyer discusses the blending of fiction and nonfiction in his work, emphasizing the importance of the author's consciousness. - He contrasts Rick Atkinson's historical works with his own, which focus on the author's unique perspective. - Dyer believes in writing books that only he could write, valuing the author's unique consciousness. - He admires writers like Annie Dillard and Rebecca West for their distinctive consciousness in their works. - Dyer discusses the impact of ChatGPT on writing, suggesting that if writers fear being replaced by AI, they should focus on their unique voice. - He acknowledges the importance of blueprints or templates in his novels, citing influences like Scott Fitzgerald and Henry James. - Dyer does not reject the idea of building on previous works, likening it to sampling in music. - He finds the term "creative nonfiction" acceptable but notes the American emphasis on genre-defying work. - Dyer teaches at the University of Southern California, where students often pursue hybrid or autofiction works. - He believes the most radical student work would be a traditional, narrative-driven novel like "Middlemarch." - Dyer discusses the mystery of great fiction writing, emphasizing the enduring core of storytelling since Jane Austen. - He critiques the contemporary focus on writing what you know, advocating for imaginative works. - Dyer praises Tessa Hadley's "Clever Girl" and Alan Hollinghurst's new book for their traditional yet exceptional writing. - He finds the Olympics fascinating for its display of human achievement and sportsmanship, contrasting it with the cheating in football. - Dyer discusses the appeal of Roger Federer, noting his sense of humor and unmatched tennis skill. - He shares an anecdote about attempting to get Federer to endorse his book, highlighting the high cost of such endorsements. - Dyer briefly touches on the controversy involving Salman Rushdie and the Royal Society of Literature. - He expresses confusion over Trump's appeal in America, noting the politeness of Trump supporters he has met. - Dyer discusses the herd mentality in American politics and the challenges of teaching controversial authors like V.S. Naipaul. - He reflects on the changing atmosphere for writers, noting the lack of financial support and the impact on creative risk-taking. - Dyer shares his admiration for contemporary music acts like Oren Ambarchi, Natural Information Society, and 75 Dollar Bill. - He laments the financial struggles of musicians in the age of streaming services. - Dyer advises young writers to find ways to support themselves creatively, acknowledging the challenges of the current economic climate. - He discusses his memoir, "Homework," which covers his life up to age 18 and reflects on the supportive environment of the welfare state. - Main message: Geoff Dyer emphasizes the importance of the author's unique consciousness in writing, the challenges and changes in the creative landscape, and the enduring mystery and value of great storytelling.
I'm sorry but I think the interviewer has either not read, or if she has, not understood Nietzsche's writing at all. That's a big, big faux pas. It really doesn't reflect very well on Mr. Dyer that he doesn't put the record straight on Nietzsche. O tempora, o mores!
He doesn't really have to back up his own arguments, but he should be specific about what those arguments are. It's not the job of an interlocutor to educate the people they're speaking to (and why would you trust them to do that anyways?), but it is their job to be specific and clear about their arguments so that others can verify or refute them.
Shoes off has died out in the UK since the streets were paved. It is very common in developing countries where the streets are paved with excrement. Making a pot of tea is very umportant to writers. It creates an opportunity to not feel guilty about your lack of performance and your excessive addiction to You Tube.
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Here's a ChatGPT summary:
- Geoff Dyer is introduced as a varied and interesting author with works on travel, yoga, DH Lawrence, photography, and a Tarkovsky film.
- The event will include a 45-minute talk, a 10-minute break, and an audience Q&A.
- Geoff Dyer recalls meeting the host five years ago and performing an elaborate tea ceremony.
- Dyer does not live by daily rituals and finds that highly ritualistic writers are often less productive.
- Dyer's writing process is flexible, requiring only a table, chair, laptop, good sleep, and naps.
- Dyer discusses the blending of fiction and nonfiction in his work, emphasizing the importance of the author's consciousness.
- He contrasts Rick Atkinson's historical works with his own, which focus on the author's unique perspective.
- Dyer believes in writing books that only he could write, valuing the author's unique consciousness.
- He admires writers like Annie Dillard and Rebecca West for their distinctive consciousness in their works.
- Dyer discusses the impact of ChatGPT on writing, suggesting that if writers fear being replaced by AI, they should focus on their unique voice.
- He acknowledges the importance of blueprints or templates in his novels, citing influences like Scott Fitzgerald and Henry James.
- Dyer does not reject the idea of building on previous works, likening it to sampling in music.
- He finds the term "creative nonfiction" acceptable but notes the American emphasis on genre-defying work.
- Dyer teaches at the University of Southern California, where students often pursue hybrid or autofiction works.
- He believes the most radical student work would be a traditional, narrative-driven novel like "Middlemarch."
- Dyer discusses the mystery of great fiction writing, emphasizing the enduring core of storytelling since Jane Austen.
- He critiques the contemporary focus on writing what you know, advocating for imaginative works.
- Dyer praises Tessa Hadley's "Clever Girl" and Alan Hollinghurst's new book for their traditional yet exceptional writing.
- He finds the Olympics fascinating for its display of human achievement and sportsmanship, contrasting it with the cheating in football.
- Dyer discusses the appeal of Roger Federer, noting his sense of humor and unmatched tennis skill.
- He shares an anecdote about attempting to get Federer to endorse his book, highlighting the high cost of such endorsements.
- Dyer briefly touches on the controversy involving Salman Rushdie and the Royal Society of Literature.
- He expresses confusion over Trump's appeal in America, noting the politeness of Trump supporters he has met.
- Dyer discusses the herd mentality in American politics and the challenges of teaching controversial authors like V.S. Naipaul.
- He reflects on the changing atmosphere for writers, noting the lack of financial support and the impact on creative risk-taking.
- Dyer shares his admiration for contemporary music acts like Oren Ambarchi, Natural Information Society, and 75 Dollar Bill.
- He laments the financial struggles of musicians in the age of streaming services.
- Dyer advises young writers to find ways to support themselves creatively, acknowledging the challenges of the current economic climate.
- He discusses his memoir, "Homework," which covers his life up to age 18 and reflects on the supportive environment of the welfare state.
- Main message: Geoff Dyer emphasizes the importance of the author's unique consciousness in writing, the challenges and changes in the creative landscape, and the enduring mystery and value of great storytelling.
I'm sorry but I think the interviewer has either not read, or if she has, not understood Nietzsche's writing at all. That's a big, big faux pas. It really doesn't reflect very well on Mr. Dyer that he doesn't put the record straight on Nietzsche. O tempora, o mores!
Why do you say that? What is she getting wrong?
@@skemsen I can only advise you to read "Thus spoke Zarathustra" and make up your own mind.
@@gnupf OR you could back up your own comment with proper arguments instead of giving others homework assignments 😅
@@gnupf be specific about what she got wrong if you'd like to be taken seriously.
He doesn't really have to back up his own arguments, but he should be specific about what those arguments are. It's not the job of an interlocutor to educate the people they're speaking to (and why would you trust them to do that anyways?), but it is their job to be specific and clear about their arguments so that others can verify or refute them.
Shoes off in our house too
He's a bit disrespectful, isn't he?
an - without
archon - ruler
anarchy - without rulers
A great Chicago band is "The Steepwater Band" ... WOW
Maybe no one writes a Bildungsroman anymore, because no one really comes of age anymore, heh.
Who is this geezer?
I have underwear older than this "geezer".
He writes them books.
😅
Wotcha cock, he ain't no 'geezer,' ees a toff.
Great interview. Is that fireplace (under the mantel) trim convex on one end and concave on the other?
This will bother you for a long time.
Its just the lighting, as we say in the navy 'it's a nautical seclusion.'
Shoes off has died out in the UK since the streets were paved.
It is very common in developing countries where the streets are paved with excrement.
Making a pot of tea is very umportant to writers.
It creates an opportunity to not feel guilty about your lack of performance and your excessive addiction to You Tube.
Because dogs never pee, nor people puke or spit and dirt is magically repelled on the magically paved.
what on earth are on about? shoes off is something everyone i know does when you enter a home... its only respectful
Yes shoes off inside , but provide socks to protect the visitors socks ...
@@michaelweber5702 Provide slippers for guests, as is customary in Slovakia.