Newly appointed USyd professor Anna Funder knows fascism when she sees it. And she sees it in the White House
Anna Funder, acclaimed author and Miles Franklin Award winner, has been appointed Professor of Practice in Creative Writing at the University of Sydney, where she aims to emphasize the importance of human storytelling amid the rise of AI. Drawing on her experience writing about state surveillance and resistance under oppressive regimes, Funder expresses concern about technology's dehumanizing effects but remains optimistic about the enduring power of creative writing. She also draws parallels between historical fascism and current political developments, notably in the United States, highlighting her belief that authoritarian tendencies are evident in the modern White House.
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