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Episode 21 - Top Down Storytelling

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Top-Down versus Bottom-Up Storytelling in Sci-Fi

This chapter explores the differences between top-down and bottom-up storytelling methods in world-building, illustrated by examples from popular science fiction films. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, particularly critiquing the execution of top-down narratives in films like 'Avatar' and 'In Time'.

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