On the Double, or Inauthenticity - Norton Lecture 1

Explore the complexities of writing as an "other" in this thought-provoking lecture by Viet Thanh Nguyen, part of the 2023-24 Norton Lectures series titled "To Save and to Destroy: On Writing as an Other." Delve into the power of writing to both save and destroy the other, while examining the concept of inauthenticity and the double. Gain insights into Nguyen's unique methodology of embodied, autobiographical criticism, which emerges from the tension between the humanities and the bare life of refugees. This opening lecture sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the challenges and responsibilities faced by writers who navigate the complexities of otherness in their work.