Things That Can and Cannot Be Said: Essays and Conversations
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (667 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1538411369 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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**Read by the authors - Arundhati Roy and John CusackIn this rich dialogue on surveillance, empire, and power, Roy and Cusack describe meeting NSA whistleblower Ed Snowden in Moscow.In late 2014, Arundhati Roy, John Cusack, and Daniel Ellsberg travelled to Moscow to meet with NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. In these provocative and penetrating discussions, Roy and Cusack discuss the nature of the state, empire, and surveillance in an era of perpetual war, the meaning of flags and patriotism, the role of foundations and NGOs in limiting dissent, and the ways in which capital but not people can freely cross borders.. The result was a series of essays and dialogues in which Roy and Cusack reflect on their conversa
Things That Can and Cannot Be Said is less about Snowden's 2013 decision to leak classified NSA data than it is about the context of that decision, offering a statement on the surveillance state as it relates to war and peace in the twenty-first century'It definitely cannot not be written aboutbecause the world is a millipede that inches forward on millions of real conversations.' Things That Can and Cannot Be Said is an unapologetically radical account of several such real conversations aiming to do just that: inch
She has worked as a production designer and has written the screenplays for two films. John Cusack is a writer, filmmaker, actor, and a board member of the Freedom of the Press Foundation. Arundhati Roy, author of The God of Small Things, was trained as an architect. His writing has appeared widely, includ
"Great gifting item for open-minded friends and relatives." according to Tom Jensen. This book will not make you feel good about your country, but it gives hope by bluntly talking about the issues. I liked the book so much that I've been buying copies for a politically-diverse group of friends and relatives.A favorite (there were many) quote: (By A. Roy): "By the way, the US-backed militias are doing similar things, except they don’t show beheadings of white folks . l-pilch said Great read!. This little book is a treasure! Love the candid conversations and thoughts. My only complaint is that it left me wanting more.. "Thoughtful reading" according to Okienoah. Arundhati Roy is a writer for modern living with old thoughts in mind. Bought all of her books.