Interview with Roger Kimball
Interview with Roger Kimball
Words matter. The right words can advance new ideas, enrich our lives and alter the course of history. Yet in today\u2019s technologically driven world, language is often diluted as people think less about word choice and more about quick responses. This has also contributed to a decline in culture. Shorter attention spans and the lure of the screen have made people less inclined to appreciate or understand the works of the great artists, writers and thinkers. It has also contributed to an erosion of the values of the Western tradition and the principles of America\u2019s founding.\xa0
Our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom has dedicated his life\u2019s work to preserving culture and contributing to the world of ideas. Roger Kimball, publisher of Encounter Books, shares his thoughts on the power of words and provides an update on a new initiative dedicated to honoring and preserving the traditions of the West and of America.\xa0
Topics Discussed on this Episode:
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Kimball\u2019s path toward the publishing industry and Encounter Books
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The intriguing history of Encounter Books
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The power of words
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The impact of technology on culture
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The New Criterion\u2019s role in upholding the Western tradition
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Encounter\u2019s Golden Thread Initiative
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The future of high culture