Siri Hustvedt on family, sex and art

<p>In this lively interview series from the <a href="https://www.thersa.org/">RSA</a>, <a href="https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog">Matthew Taylor</a>, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future.</p><p>This week Matthew is joined by the American writer, Siri Hustvedt, described as “a 21st-century Virginia Woolf”, to discuss family dynamics, Western misogyny and its links to Greek culture - and what sex can teach us about learning to appreciate great art. </p><p><a href="http://sirihustvedt.net/">Siri Hustvedt</a> is a novelist and essayist. Her latest collection of essays is: '<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mothers-Fathers-and-Others/Siri-Hustvedt/9781982176396">Mothers, Fathers, and Others</a>'. </p><p>A <a href="https://www.tempotalker.com/">Tempo & Talker</a> production for the RSA.  </p><p>In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">RSA Fellowship</a> is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. </p><p>You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">here.</a></p>