The Infinite Mind Interview with Kurt Vonnegut Live from Second Life
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Author Kurt Vonnegut's last sit-down interview with The Infinite Mind's John Hockenberry, recorded live in the virtual on-line community Second Life. The interview was part of the first live broadcasts from Second Life. The program will re-air on the national, weekly public radio series during the week starting April 18, 2007.
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Kurt's Vonnegut's interview, April 26, 2007
Reviewer: jamiepuppy
Hearing Mr. Vonnegut talk about his book, A Man Without a Country, particularly at this point in America's history, is quite poignant and moving.
He states that he is ashamed of being American right now as opposed to how he felt after the end of WWII and the Great Depression, when he believed (as well as most Americans) that they were building the greatest country in history. I believe he echoes the feelings of many Americans. But as only he can, Kurt expresses his supreme dissatisfaction with the America that has evolved and it's quite effective to listen to someone with such a great mind speak his mind and share his thoughts (realistic and grim) with us. I'm glad he got that opportunity before we lost him. He stated that he wouldn't mind "pushing up daisies" right about now and envied his friends who didn't have to live to witness what has happened to our country. Well, Kurt, I believe it's going to get worse before it gets better, if it gets better, and I'm happy that you don't have to witness that.
Rest in peace. You deserve that. And thanks.
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