"Trust Exercise" Author Susan Choi On Power Dynamics And Timely Fiction

The transcript discusses the complex relationship between teachers and students, particularly during adolescence. It explores the dynamics in a performing arts high school, where students are seen as 'proto adults' and the influence of a charismatic teacher. The conversation touches on power relationships and consent, especially in light of the Me Too movement. The author reflects on how national issues influence storytelling and writing, highlighting the shift in cultural narratives, such as immigration. The discussion concludes with the impact of these narratives on personal and fictional storytelling.

What aspects of the relationship between teachers and students does the speaker find interesting?

How does the speaker describe the challenges of understanding adolescents?

What does the speaker mean by 'cultural incoherence' in relation to young people's rights?

In what ways did the national conversation around the 'me too' movement influence the speaker's writing?

What themes does the speaker explore through the lens of their fictional work?

How does the speaker reflect on the storytelling of immigration in their own life?

What is the significance of the character who pushes herself forward in the narrative?