The Industrial Age has come to a close, and we are now in the midst of the Information Age—or are we past it? In this episode of Backlit, poet Laura-Gray Street joins us in a brainstorming conversation inspired by her recent poetry collection, Just Labor. Weaving together gender, industrialization, ecology and work, Laura-Gray’s work sparks new insights as we approach literature and life as an opportunity for discovery.
Topics discussed:
- Writing as a journey of discovery
- Impact of AI & gender issues on work
- The silence of privilege
- Writing ecopoetry & addressing environmental justice
- Teaching writing & the case for small classes
- Humanity & the work of caring for one another
- Writing inspiration & weaving together ideas
Links:
- Episode Webpage with Transcript
- Purchase books by Laura-Gray Street
- Author Website: Laura-Gray Street
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