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Philip Ball on the Interplay of Science, Society, and the Quest for Understanding

Conversations with Tyler

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The Evolution of Modern Myths and Their Cultural Impact

This chapter examines the evolution of modern myths, highlighting iconic examples such as Robinson Crusoe, Frankenstein, and Batman. It discusses the cultural implications of emerging myths like zombies, particularly in relation to contemporary anxieties surrounding technology, while cautioning against the distractions they can present from urgent societal issues.

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