Other than the mainstream media and/or the fascist narrative, what content in media sources do you believe has contributed the most to the acceptance of political violence/assassination
Is there evidence that any part of the political left, including the mainstream media and movie studios. take any responsibility, or feel any guilt, or even misgivings, for legitimizing violence against conservatives?
Could something like Sad/Rabid Puppies ever achieved their goals, or are awards, like the Hugo, always going to be captured by political interests rather than competent writing?
Hi Gregg, if there is such a thing as “civil war” would it actually involve opposing civilians trying to hurt each other or damage property on such a massive scale that police simply could not cope or even joined in to protect their own families ? No one can actually say it definitely wont or cant happen?
Very good question. In South Africa prostests, and civillians fighting one another in some sort of civil war/conflict thing has destoryed my country but also it has made a very rich government. It is almost what the government feeds off. I thought this was only a South Afrixan problem, I was wrong. It is here too.
To me Trump supplies both the 90s/Noughties boyhood fantacy of the hero and villian. One set of upbringing sees Trump as the ultimate hero and the other the ultimate villian. No one sees reality. To me Trump at any moment can be the hero or the villian. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is the advice that comes to mind.
I put some eggs in pro Trump basket and some in anti Trump basket, and some in the Meh! Trump basket. I do the same with Isreal and Reform.
It is simple, but only in the moment. A bigger picture takes a bigger brain to comprehend. Trump is a hammer, he came be used as a useful tool or a weopon. A hero/ villian power can be used for good or bad. Trust is the bigger picture.
Was your Orphan X series at all informed by covert CIA operations to make a Manchurian Candidate? I suspect the American has a long history of attempting mind control. My own grandfather told me he witness incidents of prisoners being fed "truth serum" during WW2
As a storyteller, what can you say about that experience from your perspective, about the vast and unique voices in that room? Was there a vibe or feeling in the room? Do you feel grateful for the experience?
Other than the mainstream media and/or the fascist narrative, what content in media sources do you believe has contributed the most to the acceptance of political violence/assassination
I WILL NOT EAT THEM ON A BOAT
I WILL NOT EAT THEM WITH A GOAT
Is there evidence that any part of the political left, including the mainstream media and movie studios. take any responsibility, or feel any guilt, or even misgivings, for legitimizing violence against conservatives?
Could something like Sad/Rabid Puppies ever achieved their goals, or are awards, like the Hugo, always going to be captured by political interests rather than competent writing?
Do you know how your book will end before you begin writing?
Hi Gregg, if there is such a thing as “civil war” would it actually involve opposing civilians trying to hurt each other or damage property on such a massive scale that police simply could not cope or even joined in to protect their own families ? No one can actually say it definitely wont or cant happen?
Very good question. In South Africa prostests, and civillians fighting one another in some sort of civil war/conflict thing has destoryed my country but also it has made a very rich government. It is almost what the government feeds off. I thought this was only a South Afrixan problem, I was wrong. It is here too.
Can Gregg give an update on JBP's health condition since the last update from Mikaela in September for those who worry and pray for him & his family?
Have too many people under 30 grown up with too many evil villians/nemeses? Do they then see a character like Trump as Dr. Doom or Lord Voldemort?
To me Trump supplies both the 90s/Noughties boyhood fantacy of the hero and villian. One set of upbringing sees Trump as the ultimate hero and the other the ultimate villian. No one sees reality. To me Trump at any moment can be the hero or the villian. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is the advice that comes to mind.
I put some eggs in pro Trump basket and some in anti Trump basket, and some in the Meh! Trump basket. I do the same with Isreal and Reform.
I completely agree, I find one can respond to any arguement thrown about these days with "it's not as simple as that".
It is simple, but only in the moment. A bigger picture takes a bigger brain to comprehend. Trump is a hammer, he came be used as a useful tool or a weopon. A hero/ villian power can be used for good or bad. Trust is the bigger picture.
Was your Orphan X series at all informed by covert CIA operations to make a Manchurian Candidate? I suspect the American has a long history of attempting mind control. My own grandfather told me he witness incidents of prisoners being fed "truth serum" during WW2
How (the hell) did you manage to secure the job of writing the 2022 World Cup and will you go for the jugular in the 2026 edition?
Thanks for thrilling the people of the world. What are the 3 most important tips for writing a thriller when it comes to language and pacing?
Hello Gregg,
Thank you for taking our questions.
I watched you on JBP's Exodus.
As a storyteller, what can you say about that experience from your perspective, about the vast and unique voices in that room? Was there a vibe or feeling in the room? Do you feel grateful for the experience?
Thank you for sharing.
Jennifer Wadewitz