Impact of Books and Writing

The speaker discusses their personal approach to activism, emphasizing the power of writing and reading over direct political involvement. They highlight the transformative potential of books and reading, which can change how people think and live. The speaker believes that fiction also plays a significant role in influencing lives. They hope their own book discourages apathy and self-involvement by illustrating the consequences of such attitudes.

Why does the speaker choose to focus on writing and reading rather than political activism?

• They have no interest in politics.

• They dislike political activism.

• They believe writing and reading are more impactful.

• They find writing and reading easier.

What does the speaker believe books can do more than anything else?

• Serve as a hobby

• Provide factual information

• Change how people think

• Entertain people

According to the speaker, what happens when you read?

• You become more resistant to new ideas.

• You become more open to others' thoughts.

• You get distracted easily.

• You only focus on your own thoughts.

How has reading influenced the speaker's own life?

• It has discouraged them from writing.

• It has changed their way of thinking.

• It has had no significant impact.

• It has made them more apathetic.

What role does the speaker believe fiction plays in people's lives?

• It is purely for entertainment.

• It has no real impact.

• It is less important than non-fiction.

• It helps change the way people live.

What is the main goal of the speaker's book?

• To promote political activism

• To discourage apathy and self-involvement

• To entertain readers

• To provide historical information

What does the speaker hope to achieve by showing the consequences of apathy in their book?

• To promote self-involvement

• To prevent people from following that path

• To keep people on the same path

• To encourage more apathy