Writing the Future: The Inner Workings of Politics, AI, and Identity

At the 2024 Hudson Valley Ideas Festival, Carly Reilly interviews novelist Stephen Marche to explore his journey in writing political thrillers like "The Last Election" and "The Next Civil War," reflecting on American politics' inner workings and the profound impact of money on campaigns and the behavior of politicians. He also delves into his collaboration with AI in literature, which raises deep questions about creativity, meaning, and identity. The conversation highlights the challenges and insights gained from integrating AI in writing, emphasizing its technical demands and the evolving nature of storytelling in the digital age. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w6lTjOihJWA Check out "The Last Election": https://www.amazon.com/Last-Election-Andrew-Yang/dp/1636141501 ---- Follow Stephen Marche: https://stephenmarche.com | https://x.com/StephenMarche Follow Carly Reilly: https://x.com/carlypreilly | https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-reilly-606ab166/ Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://x.com/andrewyang Get 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50 Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yang Get 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 Get 20% off your first order at https://ashanderie.com/ code yang ---- Subscribe to Forward: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1508035243 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/25cFfnG3lGuypTerKDxKia To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices