Rebecca Solnit says a name can hide the truth or tell an outright lie. How we name things, like enhanced interrogation, chain migration, the sharing economy, can be used to persuade, and tip the balance of power. Solnit argues that by calling things by their true names, we can cut through the lies that keep people in power, and others vulnerable.
How names can cement or change power dynamics
Credits
Guest:
Rebecca Solnit - author
Host:
Madeleine Brand
Producers:
Sarah Sweeney,
Michell Eloy,
Amy Ta,
Christian Bordal,
Yael Even Or,
Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir,
Adriana Cargill