Fareed Zakaria: How to Write Non-Fiction | How I Write

The conversation explores the writing processes, influences, and philosophies of Fareed Zakaria, a journalist and author. Zakaria discusses his motivations for writing books, driven by a sense of scholarly guilt and a desire for deep learning, detailing his research methods, such as reading extensively on topics like the French Revolution. He reflects on the impact of journalism's deadlines on his productivity, contrasting it with the more structured approach he now takes to book writing, including the use of research assistants. Zakaria also shares his perspective on AI's role in research, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human judgment and intellectual courage in forming original arguments. He highlights the importance of adding value in his columns and TV appearances, aiming to provide context and unique insights to an informed audience.