Design Matters with Debbie Millman Lulu Miller
Jul 21, 2025
Lulu Miller, a Peabody Award-winning journalist and co-host of Radiolab, delves into the intersection of science and storytelling. She shares her personal journey from woodworking to radio, highlighting how creative pursuits shape her narrative style. The discussion explores the complex legacy of taxonomists and the chaos of nature, emphasizing the importance of diversity. Miller also reflects on her decision to pursue a creative writing MFA amid personal challenges, capturing the essence of vulnerability and growth in her work.
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Lulu's Journalistic Crisis
- Lulu Miller once felt overwhelmed and unfit for journalism after a difficult story about a man who died in a fire.
- She feared harming others with her questions and considered leaving journalism entirely.
Resilience Amidst Chaos
- Lulu sought moral guidance in David Starr Jordan's story about resilience against chaos.
- She admired his grit and wanted to understand how to persist despite life's randomness and ruin.
Power of Naming
- Naming gives abstract concepts reality and power to impact people's lives.
- It positions ideas in the world, making them concrete enough to influence actions like war or love.
