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Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you'll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they'll see dollar signs: Moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require. That's a huge mistake, says Randy Olson: Hollywood has a lot to teach scientists about how to tell a story - and, ultimately, how to do science better. With Houston, We Have a Narrative, he lays out a stunningly simple method for turning the dull into the dramatic.

One of Kenyon College’s most honored professors, Timothy B. Shutt is widely renowned as a gifted polymath and lecturer. The night sky was the ancient world’s cinema, and storytellers have used this panorama to weave fascinating tales since the earliest days of mankind. This captivating series of lectures explores the mythological sagas found in the night sky and the history behind the names of the great constellations.

A show discussing new and emerging narratives shaping public opinion. The narratives are detected and ranked by Pulsar's Narratives AI from global news and X data, Summarised by Llama3, discussed by NotebookLM and curated by a human editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nano Narratives, a podcast unlocking science stories in small business is brought to you by Scientific Writers, a scientific and medical writing company based in Scotland. In each episode, led by our science communications specialist, Dr Julie Ann Lough, we discuss various ways small businesses build teams to ensure they deliver the best for their clients. A Scientific Writers Ltd production - https://www.scientific-writers.com/

This book is the first to examine the history of imaginative thinking about intelligent machines. As real Artificial Intelligence (AI) begins to touch on all aspects of our lives, this long narrative history shapes how the technology is developed, deployed, and regulated. It is therefore a crucial social and ethical issue. Part I of this book provides a historical overview from ancient Greece to the start of modernity. Part II focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries in which a greater density of narratives emerge alongside rapid developments in AI technology.

The American Adrenaline Narrative considers the nature of perilous outdoor adventure tales, their gendered biases, and how they simultaneously promote and hinder ecological sustainability. To explore these themes, Kristin J. Jacobson defines and compares adrenaline narratives by a range of American authors published after the first Earth Day in 1970, a time frame selected as a watershed moment for the contemporary American environmental movement.

To understand something, you need to know its history. Right? Wrong, says Alex Rosenberg in How History Gets Things Wrong. Feeling especially well-informed after reading a book of popular history on the best-seller list? Don't. Narrative history is always, always wrong. It not just incomplete or inaccurate but deeply wrong, as wrong as Ptolemaic astronomy. We no longer believe that the earth is the center of the universe. Why do we still believe in historical narrative? Our attachment to history as a vehicle for understanding has a long Darwinian pedigree and a genetic basis.

The idea that plants have a mind of their own has been a prominent feature of some Indigenous narratives, literary works, and philosophical discourses. Recent scientific research in the field of plant cognition similarly highlights the capacity of botanical life to discern between options and learn from prior experiences or, in other words, to think. The Mind of Plants offers an accessible account of the idea of “the plant mind” by bringing together short essays and poems on plants and their interactions with humans.

In 1755, twelve-year-old Mary Jemison was captured by Native Americans, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would define her life. This compelling narrative recounts the tragic murder of her father and family, her profound struggles, and the complexities of her marriages to two Native men. Mary’s account reveals the harsh realities she faced, the brutalities of the French and Revolutionary Wars, and the historical truths that have long remained untold. Join us as we explore her extraordinary story, as narrated by James Seaver.

This poignant memoir, originating from the tumultuous period of 1812 and published in the 1840s, offers a stark contrast to our modern materialism and comfort. The narrative, both personal and formal, tells the story of a foot soldier navigating the untamed Midwest—just after the Louisiana Purchase—facing off against British, Canadian, and Native mercenaries. It’s a tale of disillusionment as young men, sent to battle seasoned adversaries, find themselves abandoned by their country when success proves elusive. The harsh realities of war and the true costs of their struggle ...

Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, emerged from the shadows of slavery in 1797 in Swartekill, Ulster County, New York. This powerful narrative, as recounted by Truth to her close friend Olive Gilbert, vividly reflects the harrowing experiences she and her family faced as they were treated as the legal property of others. These formative experiences ignited her passion for activism, leading her to become a fervent abolitionist and a champion for womens rights. Her remarkable capacity for forgiveness towards those who inflicted such suffering upon her serves as an inspiring lesson for ...

At just a teenager, Joseph Plumb Martin joined the Continental Army, embarking on an eight-year journey through the trials and tribulations of the Revolutionary War as an enlisted man. His vivid memoirs capture the harsh realities of war, including the bitter cold, relentless hunger, and the heart-wrenching loss of comrades, alongside the long marches and the ever-present fear of battle. Yet, amidst the chaos, he shares lighter moments of fishing, hunting, and even charming encounters with a saucy miss. Martins narrative offers a unique glimpse into American life during this pivotal period and...

Experience the harrowing tale of Mary Rowlandson, a ministers wife captured by Native Americans during King Philips War in 1675. Her vivid, often chilling narrative offers a unique perspective on her captivity, filled with moments of dark humor amidst the fear and uncertainty. As she recounts the brutal destruction of her Lancaster town and the tragic fate of its residents, Rowlandson portrays her captors through a lens of conflict and misunderstanding. This groundbreaking work was one of the first captivity narratives published by a woman, influencing countless modern stories, including the ...

Published in 1845, the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself was crafted in response to skeptics who doubted the authenticity of Douglasss experiences as a leading abolitionist. He begins with haunting memories of his early life, including his entry into the ‘hell of slavery’ marked by the brutal beating of his Aunt Hester. Douglass recounts his relentless journey to literacy, a pivotal fistfight with Edward Covey, his imprisonment after a failed escape, and his eventual flight northward—first to New York, where he marries Anna ...

Henry Walton Bibbs journey began in the shackles of slavery, marked by the unknown identity of his white father and the painful separation from his mother at a tender age. Throughout his childhood, he was hired out to various slave owners, yet his spirit yearned for freedom. In 1842, he made his first daring escape, only to face recapture time and again. But Bibbs unwavering determination to seize control of his destiny never faltered. Ultimately, he broke free for good and devoted his life to advocating against the horrors of slavery, assisting others in their quest for freedom. In 1849, he ...

In this podcast, hosted by Dr. Salma Abdalla—Assistant Professor and Director of the Healthier Futures Lab at Washington University in St. Louis—we provide rigorous, evidence-based analysis of complex population health challenges. In a time of social, economic, and political upheaval—marked by eroding public trust, polarized narratives, and growing uncertainty—this podcast aims to challenge oversimplified narratives about the forces that shape the health of populations. Salma engages guests from across disciplines in rigorous, evidence-based conversations that challenge conventional ...

This stand alone episode is of an informative and challenging lecture by renowned and retired philosophy professor, Dr Kevin McCarron. The subject of drug and alcohol addiction is widely studied, yet it's rarely understood or even truly experiences by those who study its effects and consequences. This lecture and the subsequent discussion at the end, hopes to shed light on the challenging principle of the effect that the language used in dealing with, and relating to drug addiction and alcoholism, could, might and has on our ability to deal effectively with those who suffer from and have ...

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A Curious Narrative is a place where each week I will share my writings. All the work is original and by me. I enjoy writing short and very short stories in a wide range of genres. Expect to find thrillers, horror, science fiction and much more. There will be life writing about growing up and around a northern English town. I am often outdoors exploring the countryside in my region. This will on occasion lead to more contemplative writings about nature and time spent wandering the hills, woodland and beaches of the north.