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Sep 10, 2025 Discover how childhood bedtime stories shape our narratives today. The whimsical tale of 'The Lorax' highlights nostalgia and environmental consciousness, linking personal memories with industrial change. Explore the life of a rabbi with mystical experiences and humorous lore, revealing profound insights from Talmudic stories. Delve into the enigma of dark energy, mixing scientific discovery with storytelling. The discussion also touches on innovation in production and the joy of communal traditions, rounding out a captivating exploration of life and meaning.
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Bedtime Magic With The Lorax
- Meredith Hoddinott reads The Lorax to a three-year-old and uses voices to captivate him.
- She notes how a child's attention feels like casting a spell that transports listeners into the story.
Children's Books As Story Architecture
- Meredith used The Lorax as structural inspiration for her episode 'Did Trees Kill the World?'.
- The book's framing helped her transport listeners from present-day ruins to deep past worlds.
Rabbi Eliezer And The Sky's Testimony
- Noam Hassenfeld recalls a Talmud story about Rabbi Eliezer proving his point with miracles and a divine voice.
- The rabbis reject supernatural proof and conclude legal meaning comes from communal interpretation.
