Chapter
Finding Time for Writing Inspiration
06:49 - 09:48 (02:58)
The speaker encourages finding at least 15 minutes a day to write, regardless of industry. He also discusses the therapeutic effects of writing about fictional topics as opposed to covering world politics.
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The era of organized crime in the 50s and 60s is often romanticized for its stylishness, but it was actually dangerous and menacing.
06:49 - 07:50 (01:00)
Organized Crime
Summary
The era of organized crime in the 50s and 60s is often romanticized for its stylishness, but it was actually dangerous and menacing. Today, the biomedicine industry could be seen as the current equivalent, with its fancy parties and potential criminal activity.
ChapterFinding Time for Writing Inspiration
Episode"Jake Tapper"
PodcastSmartLess
David Remnick discusses the importance of finding time to write, even if it's just for 15 minutes per day.
07:50 - 09:48 (01:58)
Writing
Summary
David Remnick discusses the importance of finding time to write, even if it's just for 15 minutes per day. He also shares how writing fiction provided a much needed escape from covering world politics as a journalist.