When Fiction Sounds the Alarm | All About Women 2026

Laila Lalami’s eerily prophetic new book imagines a world where AI can punish us for “potential crimes”. Known for her razor-sharp explorations of the immigrant experience, Lalami once again proves the power of fiction to illuminate and anticipate the world around us.From her celebrated essay collection Conditional Citizens: On Belonging in America to her acclaimed novels, she has long interrogated power and national belonging. Enjoy this rare chance to hear Lalami unpack identity, belonging, justice and the power of storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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