'If I was American, I'd be worried about my country': Margaret Atwood answers questions from Ai Weiwei, Rebecca Solnit and more

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The article features a series of conversations with prominent thinkers on various topics, including democracy, freedom, equality, justice, art, writing, and the human condition. Here are some key takeaways from each conversation:

* **Ali Smith** emphasizes the importance of survival skills in these uncertain times, citing her own experiences as a writer.
* **Ottessa Moshfegh** talks about how she approaches food while writing, saying "snacks" and noting that she often forgets what she's eating.
* **Ai Weiwei** discusses the importance of ideals like freedom, equality, and justice in light of current geopolitical realities, emphasizing the need to critically evaluate these concepts.
* **Diane Abbott** expresses skepticism about whether American democracy will continue to thrive, citing the country's diversity as a potential strength.

These conversations offer diverse perspectives on various topics, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of contemporary society.
 
I'm still trying to figure out why they had to make the "conversations" feature so... scattered 🤯. I mean, can't we just have one solid article or podcast episode per thinker? Instead we get a bunch of bite-sized soundbites that don't really add up to anything. And what's with the food thing from Ottessa Moshfegh? Is this supposed to be some kind of joke? I'm not buying it 😂. The Ai Weiwei segment at least makes some good points about critical thinking, but overall I feel like I'd rather have a more in-depth exploration of one idea rather than cherry-picking quotes from different thinkers 🤔.
 
omg i just read this article 🤯 and i'm literally so inspired by all these thinkers sharing their thoughts on survival skills for uncertain times - like who knew snacking could be so deep ottessa? 😂 but ai weiwei's talk about freedom and equality really got me thinking... we need to stay vigilant and critically evaluate our ideals in this crazy world 🌎 and honestly, it's kinda reassuring to see Diane Abbott speaking truth to power 💁‍♀️ can't wait for the next convo 💬
 
🤔 I think it's really cool how people like Ali Smith and Ottessa Moshfegh talk about their own experiences when they're writing 📝. Like, we can learn so much from just how one person makes a snack plan for their desk snacks 🍿. And Ai Weiwei is right on point about ideals - it's easy to get caught up in what we want our world to be like 🌎. Diane Abbott has some valid concerns though 🤔. I wish there were more conversations about social media and how it affects our perceptions of democracy 📱.
 
I feel like we need more balanced discussions around these big topics. Ali Smith makes some valid points about survival skills being essential in uncertain times, but then I read what Ai Weiwei said and it's like they're speaking different languages? One guy is all about practicality, while the other is saying we gotta question our values. And don't even get me started on how Ai Weiwei's ideas can be applied to a lot of global situations that are totally outside the US. 🤔 I'm also kinda with Diane Abbott - it'd be weird if America's diversity isn't actually an asset. What if they just can't figure out how to work together? Meanwhile, Ottessa Moshfegh's snack stories... I guess that's a thing now? 😂
 
🤔 I think its wild how some ppl view snacking while writing lol @ Ottessa Moshfegh. like is she really forgettin what shes eating or is that just somethin thats comical 2 her? anyway, i gotta agree w Otta on survival skills though, we r living in uncertain times n stuff. 😬
 
I'm kinda with Ai Weiwei on this one... like, we gotta question our ideals and stuff, especially in these crazy times 🤔. It's easy to just assume that freedom and equality are gonna be a thing, but what if they're not? What if American democracy is more of an experiment than a done deal? I'm not saying Diane Abbott is wrong or anything, but you gotta consider all sides of the coin, right? And Ai Weiwei makes some solid points about being critical of our assumptions. It's all about having those tough conversations and not just taking things at face value 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm intrigued by Ali Smith's take on survival skills. As someone who's always been more of a planner, I can see how having those essential skills would be a huge confidence booster 🤔. Meanwhile, Ottessa Moshfegh's anecdotes about snacking while writing had me chuckling - I've been there too, where you just zone out and forget what's on the plate 🍴. Ai Weiwei's comments on ideals in today's world really make you think... it's interesting to see people with different backgrounds weighing in on these complex issues 💡. Diane Abbott's skepticism about American democracy is also a valid point - we've seen how diverse societies can evolve and grow, but that doesn't mean it'll be smooth sailing all the time 😊.
 
omg I'm reading this article and I'm like totally confused what is survival skills?? like isn't that just basic stuff we're taught in school? 🤔 and food while writing yeah I can relate to forgetting what snack I had lol 🍿😂 but ai weiwei talking about ideals being important got me thinking about how do we even measure that tho? like is it like a score or something 🤷‍♀️
 
I'm loving all these thought-provoking convo's! 🤯 Ai Weiwei's thoughts on freedom and equality are so relevant right now 🌎, it's crazy to think about how our ideals can shift in uncertain times. And I'm intrigued by Diane Abbott's skepticism - maybe we need a bit of criticism to keep democracy on its toes 💡. Ottessa Moshfegh's snacking habits as a writer are actually kinda relatable, who hasn't forgotten what they're eating mid-sentence? 🍿📝 Ali Smith's survival skills talk is super inspiring, I'm definitely gonna take some of those tips to heart 💪. Overall, these convo's are giving me so much food for thought 🤔, it's like they say, "knowledge is power" 💡
 
I'm loving these convo btw 🤔. Ali Smith is like a real-life superhero, I mean who else can say they've survived on berries and scraps while writing novels? And Ottessa Moshfegh is just low-key hilarious talking about her snack game - "forget what I'm eating" is my life motto right now . Ai Weiwei's got some tough questions to answer tho, and it's good he's keeping us on our toes. But honestly, can we talk about Diane Abbott's sass for a sec? She's like the OG contrarian 🤑
 
I think Diane Abbott's comment is kinda telling - like, we're already questioning the state of democracy in America 🤔. Meanwhile, Ali Smith and Ottessa Moshfegh are over here talking about survival skills and food as snacks 🍿👀. It's like, what does that say about our priorities? Are we preparing for a post-apocalyptic world or just trying to make it through the next social media cycle? 🤷‍♀️

And Ai Weiwei brings up some valid points about freedom and equality, but isn't it ironic that we're having this conversation in America right now? 🇺🇸 I mean, haven't they got their own ideals of democracy to work on first? 💁‍♂️
 
Ugh, can we get more than just surface level interviews on these platforms? I mean, sure Ali Smith's insights into survival skills are great and all 🤔, but don't we want to dive deeper? What specific actions or policies do she think would help us survive in uncertain times?

And Ottessa Moshfegh's food talk is just weird 😂. I get that she might not even remember what she's eating while writing, but is this really the kind of conversation we're looking for?

Meanwhile Ai Weiwei makes some great points about critically evaluating ideals like freedom and justice, especially in today's geopolitics 🌎. But why can't these conversations be more in-depth? I want to hear more about his thoughts on how we can practically apply these ideals.

As for Diane Abbott's skepticism about American democracy... yeah, that's a valid concern 😬. Can't we get more nuanced discussions about the implications of this skepticism?

These platforms always feel like they're just scratching the surface 🤷‍♀️.
 
I'm low-key fascinated by this convo with Ai Weiwei 🤯, like his points about freedom and equality feeling super relevant right now. And I gotta say, Ottessa Moshfegh's snack comments had me LOL 😂🍿. But what really got me thinking was Diane Abbott's take on American democracy... it's wild to think that someone from the UK would be questioning the US' ability to maintain its system 🤔. Anyways, I'm definitely gonna have to dive deeper into these conversations and see if I can learn more about all this stuff 💡
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that we're living in a world where survival skills are even being discussed like they're a thing 🤯 I mean, I guess it's true for some people who've been through traumatic experiences or are struggling financially, but is this really something we need to worry about as a society? Can't we focus on more pressing issues like climate change and economic inequality instead of how to find food in the apocalypse? I'm not saying it's not important to have basic needs met, but let's try to address the root causes of these problems rather than just preparing for worst-case scenarios 💡
 
I'm all for having these kinda conversations online too 🤔... but gotta say, I'm still on the fence about this "survival skills" thing Ali Smith is talking about. Like, what even is that supposed to mean? Are we really gonna be expected to fend for ourselves in a world where food banks are just around every corner? 🍔👀 And another thing, Ottessa Moshfegh's snack situation sounds kinda... relatable? I mean, who hasn't eaten an entire pizza by themselves while working on a deadline 😂.
 
I'm a bit skeptical about all this big conversation thing 🤔... like these thinkers are just giving their two cents and we're supposed to believe everything they say? I mean, Ali Smith's ideas on survival skills sound great in theory, but how many people can really put that into practice when the world is going crazy? 🌪️ And what about Ottessa Moshfegh's snacking habits - who needs that kind of clarity while trying to write a book? 😂 As for Ai Weiwei, I get his point about critically evaluating ideals, but isn't it just easier to give up on democracy altogether and accept the status quo? 🤷‍♂️ Diane Abbott's skepticism about American democracy makes me think - maybe our own systems aren't so perfect either. It's all pretty complicated...
 
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