‘With’ Cormac is not quite the word. It’s unfortunate that the podcaster treated McCarthy as a senile little thing who needed explanatory comments and glossary notes for the audience to understand him.
Sorry about your friend, Lawrence. I'm glad you had the privilege of spending time with him, and I thank you (both) for sharing some of that time with me.
It’s very tricky interviewing someone you admire so much - how to engage without appearing too sycophantic, how to entice them without a excess eagerness and how to avoid appearing as an absolute clot to them. Thank you Lawrence, an excellent interview.
I am thankful that Lawrence was able to provide these interviews for those of us who won't ever be able to meet these people. I don't know about physics but I know writing can be a lonely endeavor. I've heard mathematicians say similar about their profession. So sometimes having friends to talk to makes a big difference. That's how I see this interview as a conversation between friends.
Thank you Lawrence, that was wonderful to hear the two of you in conversation discussing science, and a very respectfully written description of the days' events
I watched the original conversation with your friend when you first aired it, and I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks again for adding some precious footage of Cormac to a body of screen time that is regrettably undersized to begin with. Now take this suggestion under consideration… stop losing your friends because it affects us all. It’s been over ten years and I’m still sore over the loss of Hitch. With that said, carry on LK.
A man this untellably gifted with a talent for the written word such as few mortals dare dream of, also deeply knowledgeable about the tangible world he's so often set aside in pursuit of his craft... my God. I simply can't.
"He says that he will never die. He dances in light and in shadow and he is a great favorite. He never sleeps, the judge. He is dancing, dancing. He says that he will never die." I recall this quote, not sure who from, but here's the best I can remember it: So long as you remember me, I will always be with you.
@@Visitormassacre I don't remember pretend people, in 5 generations you won't be a remembered either. Hawking and Einstein maybe but very few others. If you relish degrading health and mental capacities I find that strange. I bet we will sort out genetics of eternal life (not that it is truly eternal just that age doesn't degrade your cells).
@@captainzappbrannagan And yet those pretend people represent their culture. Drives others to learn more about it. To learn the history of it. The only one who revels in degrading mental health so far.... seems to be you since you brought it up. But the idea that nothings lasts forever, has been around since mankind thought about death. You enjoy your self pitying however, I have a life to live.
its been quite sad since mccarthys passing that he seems to be so unread by everyone discussing him. i was only just starting to delve into his work when he passed, but it feels insulting to hear the idea mccarthy hadnt written about science before the passenger, when its integral to the character of the judge, just to give one obvious example
Lawrence! Lawrence! Why did you have to budge in so much?? This could have been something very special. McCarthy was surely the last of a now extinct breed and surely we would never see the likes of him again.
You're just a certain kind of listener that wants to hear nothing from the questioner and everything from the person giving the answer. It's just a preference.
Writing a novel like The Road required him to have a good grounding in science. Or what a world without civilization would be like. That book, and the subsequent film, were so grim, I have never forgotten either one.
This was not the best interview. At the time most viewers blamed Krauss which I thought was unfair. McCarthy was not an easy person to interview and that’s fine. He was an extremely private person, a quality reflected in the few interviews he agreed to do. Krauss did his best with a man who had a reputation for avoiding interviews. And for that matter McCarthy did his best. Keep in mind he was 89, and here he looks tired and frail. In the world of letters he was a giant and he will be missed. I’m grateful this interview exists as I’m grateful we got one more novel (or two, or two parts of the same story?) from an authentically Great writer.
Pity Cormac was a sick man for this interview. The interviewer didn’t give Cormac much of a chance. He was only interested in himself. Love McCarthy’s novelas , Child of God,Orchard Keeper,and Outer Dark and his semi-autobiographical Suttree, set in Knoxville. Loved them mainly for the writing style,dramatic, philosophical,poetic, superb.
I appreciate their friendship, and I don't mean to be harsh but god, Krauss tries to tie the most banal of bows on an insanely complex and deep book, a book about platonism, gnosticism, nonhuman intelligences, the eery expressivity of the world and the recedes of being. To any careful reader, or one that wasn't this self-serving about "the scientific worldview", the obvious question would be, what is it about Grothendieck's work that convinced you mathematical insight is intoned with evil?
Sorry that this discussion between world-class intellects and friends, freely provided to you, wasn't up to your lofty standards. Take a minute to read the description and maybe you'll consider adjusting your malcontent smugness.
For the record you’re not the only one who had a hard time with this interview. A good interviewer creates an atmosphere that encourages the interviewee to talk. LK needs to comment on everything. It feels compulsive at times.
I’m so glad we had one last long-form discussion with Cormac to witness. Thank you.
‘With’ Cormac is not quite the word. It’s unfortunate that the podcaster treated McCarthy as a senile little thing who needed explanatory comments and glossary notes for the audience to understand him.
Thank you for sharing this conversation. Great writer...rest in peace
Sorry about your friend, Lawrence. I'm glad you had the privilege of spending time with him, and I thank you (both) for sharing some of that time with me.
It’s very tricky interviewing someone you admire so much - how to engage without appearing too sycophantic, how to entice them without a excess eagerness and how to avoid appearing as an absolute clot to them. Thank you Lawrence, an excellent interview.
I am thankful that Lawrence was able to provide these interviews for those of us who won't ever be able to meet these people. I don't know about physics but I know writing can be a lonely endeavor. I've heard mathematicians say similar about their profession. So sometimes having friends to talk to makes a big difference. That's how I see this interview as a conversation between friends.
Thanks for this, Lawrence. I'm glad someone was finally brave enough to ask him about his books!
Thank you Lawrence, that was wonderful to hear the two of you in conversation discussing science, and a very respectfully written description of the days' events
Thanks so much, Lawrence; I loved the conversation and Cormac's patient perspicuity ;D
Thanks for this one. Awesome
Thank you for sharing this Lawrence, rest in peace Cormac McCarthy.
I watched the original conversation with your friend when you first aired it, and I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks again for adding some precious footage of Cormac to a body of screen time that is regrettably undersized to begin with.
Now take this suggestion under consideration… stop losing your friends because it affects us all. It’s been over ten years and I’m still sore over the loss of Hitch. With that said, carry on LK.
Cormac McCarthy, a jewel of a human being and a writer of the highest order. I will always miss you.
I remember reading Blood Meridian and rereading some paragraphs because the imagery was amazing.
A man this untellably gifted with a talent for the written word such as few mortals dare dream of, also deeply knowledgeable about the tangible world he's so often set aside in pursuit of his craft... my God. I simply can't.
I really hate that people age and die. So many stories and ideas and interesting people just gone forever is so sad.
"He says that he will never die. He dances in light and in shadow and he is a great favorite. He never sleeps, the judge. He is dancing, dancing. He says that he will never die." I recall this quote, not sure who from, but here's the best I can remember it: So long as you remember me, I will always be with you.
@@Visitormassacre How many generations before everyone is the previous generation
forgotten?
@@captainzappbrannagan Considering people still remember Gilgamesh and King Arthur, I think it will be fine.
@@Visitormassacre I don't remember pretend people, in 5 generations you won't be a remembered either. Hawking and Einstein maybe but very few others. If you relish degrading health and mental capacities I find that strange. I bet we will sort out genetics of eternal life (not that it is truly eternal just that age doesn't degrade your cells).
@@captainzappbrannagan And yet those pretend people represent their culture. Drives others to learn more about it. To learn the history of it. The only one who revels in degrading mental health so far.... seems to be you since you brought it up. But the idea that nothings lasts forever, has been around since mankind thought about death. You enjoy your self pitying however, I have a life to live.
Cormac McCarthy is one of my favourite writers. I had know idea he was so knowledgeable about physics 👍
its been quite sad since mccarthys passing that he seems to be so unread by everyone discussing him. i was only just starting to delve into his work when he passed, but it feels insulting to hear the idea mccarthy hadnt written about science before the passenger, when its integral to the character of the judge, just to give one obvious example
Lawrence! Lawrence! Why did you have to budge in so much?? This could have been something very special. McCarthy was surely the last of a now extinct breed and surely we would never see the likes of him again.
You're just a certain kind of listener that wants to hear nothing from the questioner and everything from the person giving the answer. It's just a preference.
Thanks for this, Lawrence ❤
:( Sorry about your Friend.
Writing a novel like The Road required him to have a good grounding in science. Or what a world without civilization would be like. That book, and the subsequent film, were so grim, I have never forgotten either one.
Thanks for your story in the description
If you watch an interview from a year prior he looks so strong.
"It means more to me than you may notice."
We wont see a writer of his ilk again. Rest in peace sir.
Gosh! McCarthy is sharp as can be to the end.
This was not the best interview. At the time most viewers blamed Krauss which I thought was unfair. McCarthy was not an easy person to interview and that’s fine. He was an extremely private person, a quality reflected in the few interviews he agreed to do.
Krauss did his best with a man who had a reputation for avoiding interviews. And for that matter McCarthy did his best. Keep in mind he was 89, and here he looks tired and frail.
In the world of letters he was a giant and he will be missed. I’m grateful this interview exists as I’m grateful we got one more novel (or two, or two parts of the same story?) from an authentically Great writer.
Pity Cormac was a sick man for this interview. The interviewer didn’t give Cormac much of a chance. He was only interested in himself. Love McCarthy’s novelas , Child of God,Orchard Keeper,and Outer Dark and his semi-autobiographical Suttree, set in Knoxville. Loved them mainly for the writing style,dramatic, philosophical,poetic, superb.
Fucking inspiring....you live eternely ....thank you......
Genius speaks to genius
I mean, this dude, was not supposed to do this interview, this last, final interview...
I appreciate their friendship, and I don't mean to be harsh but god, Krauss tries to tie the most banal of bows on an insanely complex and deep book, a book about platonism, gnosticism, nonhuman intelligences, the eery expressivity of the world and the recedes of being.
To any careful reader, or one that wasn't this self-serving about "the scientific worldview", the obvious question would be, what is it about Grothendieck's work that convinced you mathematical insight is intoned with evil?
RIP
Such a waste of the last moments with the writer.
Awful interview. Too many closed questions
Sorry that this discussion between world-class intellects and friends, freely provided to you, wasn't up to your lofty standards.
Take a minute to read the description and maybe you'll consider adjusting your malcontent smugness.
@@thuzUNed Get a grip. He's renowned for self aggrandisement. What a puerile little essay you spewed
For the record you’re not the only one who had a hard time with this interview. A good interviewer creates an atmosphere that encourages the interviewee to talk. LK needs to comment on everything. It feels compulsive at times.
@@tombombadyl4535 Read the description above and all will be revealed. Do like science and research prior to making unqualified assumptions.
@@Bernierua I’ve spent my life doing research and science and I’ve read the description. I just find LK annoying at times.
An overrated writer IMO. Gone and will soon be forgotten. RIP.