About this episode

This episode features the opening address and provocations from the 'Close Reading For The 21st Century Symposium' at Emory University.

The first of three episodes based on the "Close Reading For The 21st Century Symposium" hosted by Emory University. The symposium's opening address is followed by short provocations on "Freedom," "The Best," "Language," and "Difficulty," after which a there is a lengthy Q&A. Cast (in order of appearance): Dan Sinykin, Matt Seybold, Johanna Winant, Beci Carver, Joshua Kotin, Julie Orlemanski, Omari Weekes, Anthony Cuda, John Lysaker, Dez Miller, Jeff Dolven, Oren Izenberg, Benjamin Reiss, Miranda Hickman, Emma Davenport, Farah Bakaari Date Recorded: November 7, 2025 Music: Danny Weiss Quartet, Moby Episode Webpage: TheAmericanVandal.Substack.com/RedWheelbarrow

People in this episode

Host: Matt Seybold

Guests: Dan Sinykin, Johanna Winant, Beci Carver, Joshua Kotin, Julie Orlemanski, Omari Weekes, Anthony Cuda, John Lysaker, Dez Miller, Jeff Dolven, Oren Izenberg, Benjamin Reiss, Miranda Hickman, Emma Davenport, Farah Bakaari

Topics covered

• Close Reading
• Symposium
• Freedom
• Language
• Q&A
• Provocations

Keywords

• Close Reading
• Symposium
• Freedom
• Language
• Q&A
• Provocations
• Emory University
• Matt Seybold
• Dan Sinykin
• Cultural Discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emory University

Books & works: Close Reading For The 21st Century Symposium

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