In Defense of Genre: Why We Love Fictional Worlds and Imaginary Lives Summary In this article, we discuss the ongoing debate about literary genres and their place in literature. We argue that what we really love about genre is the creation of fictional worlds and central characters who are special in some way, navigating an …
In Defense of Genre: Why We Love Fictional Worlds and Imaginary Lives Read More »
Lincoln: Steven Spielberg’s Upcoming Historical Epic Summary In this article, we discuss Steven Spielberg’s upcoming movie “Lincoln” and his previous works in historical epics, emotional movies, and science fiction. The speaker expresses their concerns about Spielberg’s approach to science fiction and suggests that he should focus more on the emotional core of the genre. Table …
Lincoln: Steven Spielberg’s Upcoming Historical Epic Read More »
The Power of Words on Cityscapes: Inscribing Letters on Buildings Summary In this article, we explore the impact of writing on cityscapes and how it tells the story of a city. We discuss the power of inscribing words onto buildings and cityscapes, citing examples such as the Hollywood sign and the Lincoln Memorial. We also …
The Power of Words on Cityscapes: Inscribing Letters on Buildings Read More »
The Importance of Diegesis in Film Studies Summary In this article, we explore the concept of diegesis in film studies, which refers to the narrative or plot that characters in movies and TV shows are aware of. We also delve into the different levels of diegesis, including hyperdiegesis and hypodiegesis, and how they can be …
The Fascinating World of Underground Cities Summary In this article, we explore the concept of underground cities and the allure of exploring the hidden infrastructure that exists beneath our feet. The author shares personal experiences of discovering lost subway tunnels in Los Angeles and New York and discusses the culture of urban spelunking in cities …
Tracking and Analyzing Daily Activities of Seniors Living in Messy Environments Summary In this article, we discuss a system developed by the speaker to track and analyze the daily activities of seniors living in messy environments. The system uses sensors to monitor tasks like taking medication, making coffee, and making phone calls. The data is …
Tracking and Analyzing Daily Activities of Seniors Living in Messy Environments Read More »
Using Interaction Data for Healthcare: Leveraging Everyday Activities Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of using interaction data as a source of information for healthcare. The speaker, a computer scientist and interaction designer, emphasizes the need to convert data into useful information and the importance of contextual information and supporting users in creating …
Using Interaction Data for Healthcare: Leveraging Everyday Activities Read More »
Data is the Start, but You Need a Steering Wheel to Go Along with It Summary In this article, we explore the importance of giving people a steering wheel to go along with the data dashboard. We also discuss an assignment given by the speaker to tweet the number of meaningful encounters experienced during the …
Data is the Start, but You Need a Steering Wheel to Go Along with It Read More »
The Power of Algorithms and Sensors in Medicine Summary In this article, we explore the potential of algorithms and sensors in the field of medicine. The speaker discusses the challenges of predicting outcomes using computational irreducibility and suggests the need for a computational process to enumerate possible interventions and their effects. They also introduce the …
Revolutionizing Medical Diagnosis with Technology Summary In this article, we explore the potential for technology to revolutionize the way medical diagnoses are made. We discuss the challenges of automating medical diagnosis and propose that with access to public health data and medical literature, as well as data from sensors, it may be possible to create …
Revolutionizing Medical Diagnosis with Technology Read More »