Paul Theroux on the merits of travel and the paradoxes of the global economy

Episode 200 October 18, 2022 00:25:10
Paul Theroux on the merits of travel and the paradoxes of the global economy
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Paul Theroux on the merits of travel and the paradoxes of the global economy

Oct 18 2022 | 00:25:10

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Hosted By

Rolf Potts

Show Notes

“When you travel, you find out what it is you really want. You find out what you’re capable of, what your ambitions are.” –Paul Theroux

In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Paul talk about how brotherly conflict is a time-honored trope in literature, and how travel can be a way to find your interests and ambitions in life (3:00); the ethical paradoxes and hypocrisies of global charities and industries in a resource-rich place like Africa (9:30); how writing fiction differs from writing nonfiction (19:00); and where Theroux is headed next (22:00).

Paul Theroux (@PaulTheroux_) is a pioneer of travel writing and author of many highly acclaimed books, including The Great Railway Bazaar The Tao of Travel, and  On the Plain of Snakes. His newest novel is The Bad Angel Brothers.

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