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What does it mean to think of story as cosmology? In this episode, I explore story not as entertainment or belief, but as a deeper framework for meaning—one that helps humans understand change, transformation, and lived experience. When I talk about story as cosmology, I'm pointi ...  Show more

We're living in a storytelling moment deeply fascinated by darkness—and for good reason. Stories have always helped us metabolize fear, trauma, and moral failure. But darkness is not meant to be the destination. In this episode, I explore why writers need a sense of wonder in fic ...  Show more

Tricks to make make your writing more accessible to people with dyslexia and visual impairments.

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Since solving problems is part of almost all jobs, preparing an answer to the question, “Describe a difficult problem you solved” is well-invested time. In this episode, I will share a simple, five-step approach to help you formulate a convincing answer that demonstrates that you ...  Show more

Discover cooking techniques and tips to help you perfect your cooking know-how. 

How are we taught to look at art, and why does it get everything wrong? In this episode I look at conventional ways of teaching students to look at art, and offer an alternative that allows for more intuition, experiementation, and a familiarity with the medium.