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Stories and storytelling have real-world implications for how individuals make sense of their surroundings, and far beyond. These FoST Speakers discuss how stories have the power to lead to new scientific discoveries, break down stereotypes, and even be a tool for positive social change and a more just world.
Clint Smith — Beyond This Place
Societal problems like racism and inequality can often feel overwhelming. Clint Smith sees understanding and empathy as...
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Robert Wong — The Fiction of Science
Robert Wong never imagined he would be influencing the future of scientific development—and yet he does just that, breaking down the boundary between art and science by creating stories that inspire engineers and the technology they build.
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Jake Barton — Story (US)
Online and mobile platforms have allowed everyday people to share experiences with an audience on a scale never before...
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Chris Plutte — Digital Campfires
Chris Plutte explains how sharing cross-cultural stories breaks down stereotypes and stigmas and builds empathy.
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Maria Popova — Wisdom in the Age of Information
Popova believes it's the storyteller's role to interpret information and shape it into wisdom for the rest of the culture to share.
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Bjarke Ingels — Worldcraft
World-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels refers to his projects as “promiscuous hybrids”—they combine seemingly disparate elements and turn fiction into fact.
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Franklin Leonard — It Starts With The Story
When Franklin Leonard created the Black List, he started remaking Hollywood into a place where content rules and diversity is rewarded.
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