'The Interview': John Green Knows That No One Really Loves You on the Internet

November 22, 2025

• John Green discusses hope as a necessary response to despair and consciousness.
• He shares his personal struggles with major depression, OCD, and anxiety.
• Green reflects on his time as a hospital chaplain and how witnessing suffering shaped his worldview.
• He explains the challenges of writing fiction after the massive success of ”The Fault in Our Stars.”
• Green addresses the impact of social media and YouTube on young people and his ambivalence about participating.
• He explores the connection between suffering, hope, and the human experience.
• Green critiques the Trump administration’s approach to global health funding and its moral implications.
• He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and openness to hope, especially as seen in teenagers.