The movie was plagued by cliches, and yet it raises important questions about the role of technology in our lives.
Month: May 2018
When Style Is the Substance (and Why It Matters)
In an economy where substance is abundant but attention is scarce, style can become more important than the substance it conveys. The implications for writers are profound. Featuring examples from fantasy, sci-fi, Calvin and Hobbes, Deadpool, and Borderlands!
Medieval Peasants Worked Less Than You: Fake News?
A few days ago, a headline popped up on my phone stating that the average American works more hours per year than medieval peasants did. Is that really true?
Richard Rabil, Jr. 