Brandon Taylor

Brandon Taylor and Michael Olschimke discuss the Data Vault approach, its adoption in Europe, alignment with data mesh architecture, and the ongoing debate over Data Vault vs. Kimball methods. They also explore the impact of DataMesh on data warehouse design, recommended data modeling approaches, and hopes for the data industry.

Dan Sinykin, a distinguished English professor at Emory, joins novelist Brandon Taylor, McGill's Alexander Manshel, and USC's J.D. Connor to delve into literary sociology. They discuss whether the institutional turn in criticism carries a feminine ethos and its ties to the Post45 Collective. The conversation highlights the limitations of data-driven diversity initiatives in literature and critiques historical biases against women's literary contributions. They also explore the balance between collective engagement and intrinsic literary qualities, alongside the evolving dynamics of literary criticism.

Author Brandon Taylor discusses his latest novel 'The Late Americans' which follows a group in Iowa City navigating art, love, sex, and graduate school. They also explore the changing discourse around books and the expectations placed on authors in the digital age.

In this engaging discussion, novelist Brandon Taylor delves into the complexities of creating art amid internal and external criticism. He shares insights from his book, 'Minor Black Figures,' highlighting characters grappling with online judgment and self-doubt. Brandon explores the double consciousness artists face in a social media-driven world, the impact of audience expectations on creativity, and the nuanced conversation around race and representation in art. He also reflects on faith, grace, and the importance of mutual support in overcoming creative paralysis.

Brandon Taylor, an acclaimed writer and former biochemistry graduate, shares his thought-provoking journey from science to storytelling. He discusses the emotional toll of leaving academia, noting the isolation and racism he faced as a Black student in a predominantly white field. The conversation highlights the importance of diversity in science and how personal identity shapes one's career choices. Taylor reflects on the significance of belonging in academia and the passion that drives both scientific inquiry and creative writing.