Jessica J. Lee
British-Canadian-Taiwanese writer and author of 'Dispersals', 'Two Trees Make a Forest', and other books. She has a PhD in Environmental History and Aesthetics and teaches creative writing at the University of King’s College in Canada.
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May 3, 2025 • 51min
52. Borders, politics, and identity through nature writing: Jessica J. Lee (author of "Dispersals") (Live on April 11, 2025)
Join British-Canadian-Taiwanese writer Jessica J. Lee, author of 'Dispersals', and Korean-American writer Esther Kim for a captivating discussion. They dive into the nature of nostalgia through soy, reflecting on its cultural ties and misconceptions. Jessica shares her journey of blending genres in writing, transforming her academic background into rich, sensory narratives. They also explore the cultural significance of wakame, food narratives, and the intricate ties between nature, identity, and political discourse, weaving personal histories into broader environmental themes.
Apr 1, 2024 • 23min
‘3 Body Problem’ And The Laws Of Physics | In Defense Of ‘Out Of Place’ Plants
Author Jessica J. Lee explores human plant migrations in her new book. The show's science advisor breaks down the physics in '3 Body Problem'. They discuss the complexities of the three-body problem in astrophysics and the portrayal of scientists in media. The conversation also covers the significance of 'out of place' plants and the impact of seed banking on plant knowledge cultures.
