Poetry is a way to capture the magic of being alive
In short: Poet and professor Joshua Bennett explores the origins and purpose of poetry. He discusses how his creative approach was shaped by diverse influences, ranging from family members and fellow poets to biologists, astronauts, and science fiction characters, while reflecting on the role of poetry in the human experience.
In this conversation, Joshua Bennett examines the concept of social poetics and the transformative power of education. He draws inspiration from a wide array of figures, including singers like Yolanda Adams and Marvin Gaye, biologists Charles Henry Turner and Ernest Everett Just, astronaut Mae Jemison, and characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Bennett also addresses the intersection of poetry and generative AI, noting that his own writing has been used as training data for large language models. Ultimately, the discussion serves as a meditation on identity, parenthood, and aging, highlighting how poetry helps us better understand and appreciate the human condition.
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