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062: “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we discuss “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang. What can we learn from this complex and heart-wrenching science-fiction story? How can we use very specific ideas from specialized fields to drive a narrative? How do we make sure the science that informs the story’s conceit helps to propel the drama of […]
Released:
Aug 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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