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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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The Genesis of Storytelling: Inspiration and Process

This chapter examines the diverse sources of inspiration for writers, from characters to plots, and underscores the significance of capturing fleeting ideas. It also discusses how scientific concepts, like tidally locked planets, can influence and enrich narrative development.

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