Meena Kandasamy on Abuse, Books, Technology and Writing

Meena Kandasamy is a writer who spoke about books, abuse and the internet.

She says a famous artist's work should not automatically excuse harmful behavior.

She also says people should not dismiss accusations simply by calling them political conspiracies.

At the same time, she believes every accusation needs to be considered carefully.

Kandasamy thinks books are still important when they offer deep and original ideas.

She says social media helps people find one another but can also turn feelings and anger into products.

The internet can break old barriers, but governments and companies can also use it to watch or influence people.

She says her politically active parents gave her unusual encouragement and restrictions.

She believes writing should be something a person truly feels called to do, not merely a way to escape other problems.