Understanding Writing and Certainty

The speaker shares their daily routine, emphasizing the challenges of writing and the creative process. They discuss the difficulty of crafting original sentences and the temptation to repeat past work. The speaker also expresses skepticism towards absolutism and certainty, highlighting the prevalence of these attitudes in society and their impact on perceptions of truth. This skepticism is reflected in their writing, where the theme of truth is frequently explored.

What time does the speaker typically start their day?

• Around 8 AM

• Around 7 AM

• Around 6 AM

• Around 5 AM

What is one of the main challenges the speaker faces in writing?

• Publishing books

• Editing drafts

• Creating original sentences

• Finding new ideas

According to the speaker, what is essential in writing prose?

• Grace and rhythm

• Complex characters

• Detailed descriptions

• A strong plot

How does the speaker feel about people who are certain about everything?

• They distrust them

• They ignore them

• They agree with them

• They admire them

What does the speaker associate with absolutism?

• Flexibility

• Hypocrisy

• Honesty

• Simplicity

Where does the speaker often encounter absolutism?

• On television

• In music

• In books

• In newspapers

What theme frequently appears in the speaker's books?

• Love

• Adventure

• Mystery

• Truth

Why does the speaker include the theme of truth in their writing?

• To entertain readers

• To express skepticism

• To simplify stories

• To follow trends