Susana Moreira Marques (part 2): "It pains me to see writers and journalists who write as if they were machines. Let us not imitate machines"
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Susana Moreira Marques (part 2): "It pains me to see writers and journalists who write as if they were machines. Let us not imitate machines"

SIC Notícias29 August 2026 at 08:35

In the second part of this conversation, writer Susana Moreira Marques addresses how she relates to the principles that underlie her texts, books, and editorial projects.

The author also reflects on the current state of journalism and emphasizes the importance of literature that provides time to reflect and to listen to others.

Regarding the challenges posed by technology, Susana Moreira Marques states that she is pained to see writers and journalists who write as if they were machines.

As a final piece of advice, she leaves the message: "Let us not imitate the machines."

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