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greatqueenanna · 1 year ago

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Frozen: Forces of Nature - A Review

Queen Disa and Rupert Wolfgang's Big Adventure - Oh yea, featuring the Frozen Characters.

I was able to get access to Frozen: Forces of Nature early, on the website Wonderly with their + program. So, naturally, I felt it appropriate to give a review for those who are curious about the project and want to know what it is about and what to expect. Keep in mind that this is of course my opinion, and I recommend giving the Podcast a listen so that you can form your own.

This review will mostly be spoiler-free, however, I might mention a few things here and there that could be considered spoilers, so I will put the review under the read more. If you do not want to be spoiled at all, even a little bit, I recommend skipping this review. The free release will be on most Podcast platforms will be on October 11th.

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For a quick review for those who don't want to read too much - Forces of Nature is a cute story about Queen Disa learning to trust magic and how to be trusted herself. The secondary protagonist is Wolfgang, the Duke of Weselton's nephew, who through the help of Kristoff and Mattias, learns to find his true passions. Yes, the story revolves around Queen Disa and Wolfgang (you can't convince me otherwise), while Anna, Elsa, and the rest of the Frozen cast, take a huge backseat and act more as supporting characters.

There are many potentially interesting ideas in the podcast, but they are not explored to their fullest potential. We focus instead on these two characters and their relationships with the main Frozen cast and how they push them in the right direction to become better versions of themselves. Honestly, they should've made this a spin-off about these two characters instead of teasing us with Anna and Elsa being placed on the main cover.

My Overall Score - 40/100

I want to start by saying Forces of Nature is definitely not a mainline entry, even though it tries to imply this with the description of it being 'a story that happens between F2 and F3'. It was very much written like another Extended Universe Novel, both in the references to the recent novels in the F2 era and even using places from pre-F2 comics. I think they should have advertised it more as the last side story that they're going to release before F3 to give fans a better idea of what they can expect.

Some fans, including myself, theorized that Forces of Nature was going to tell a story about climate change (or nature vs. industry) with the hint of automatons disrupting the balance of nature and causing the spirits to be aggravated. However, this is not the case. While there are automatons, and the spirits definitely don't like them, it doesn't really try to touch on this subject at all.

The story, instead, seems like a story about trust. Anna and Elsa take different stances on trusting Queen Disa and her obsession with science, and the entire cast has to learn to trust Wolfgang, since his uncle is the Duke of Weselton. Queen Disa also struggles with trusting magic without knowing how it works, which causes some tension with Elsa. Elsa doesn't want to trust her, but Anna treats her as her closest friend. Wolfgang also has a side plot of trying to find his true calling and helps develop it as he builds a relationship with Kristoff and Mattias. Also, Wolfgang has bonus solo episodes.

Now, I don't mind when sequels or side stories try to make new characters have more depth. This was a main critique I had when it came to Polar Nights - how Inger and Sissel seemed to be just diet Anna and Elsa rather than interesting characters in their own right that we should root for. However, if it comes to the point where these new characters are taking time away from the characters we know and love, and the story pretty much revolves around their development, it makes them more annoying than interesting.

A balance definitely has to be made, making interesting new characters but not taking anything away from our actual leads.

Elsa is practically a non-character, only there to act as an obstacle to Disa's development, while Anna is the supportive best friend. Kristoff and Mattias surprisingly get a bit more screen time here, with Mattias narrating the story, and it is definitely welcoming. In Kristoff's case, however, he only shows up when he's directly involved with Wolfgang or Disa. No, there is no Kristanna content. You heard that correctly. there is none. Not even a little kiss or a 'my love' or nothing. Unless of course I missed it, but then it was incredibly tiny.

Another big thing that was disappointing, but sadly expected at this point, was that the Northuldra did not show up at all, only Ryder gets mentioned in passing. I understand that Disney does not want to write anything without Sami advisors/writers, but ignoring the Northuldran characters is not doing anything good either.

There are a lot of potential and interesting ideas present here, but a lot of it seems to not be explored at all. For example, Arendelle seems to have a big reputation for being magical and strange, but we don't really get to see this explored too much - only in relation to how Disa feels about the magical elements. We also get small crumbs of Kristoff learning to be a leader, but it is never really addressed that he will one day be King (or Prince Consort), it's only used as a way to build Wolfgang's character up some more. There were also some hints about climate-related damage, like how Sankershus was practically underwater due to floods and how the automatons leak oil - but again, it's not really explored.

Now, it could be that these things are not explored in depth because they are indeed hinting at what F3 could explore. However, I'm going to try not to go that crazy with speculation.

Overall, it was a decent experience, and had some very fun moments. However, Queen Disa and Wolfgang oversaturate the plot and take away screentime from our favorite characters. Elsa and Olaf are practically not in the story at all, there is no Kristanna content, no Northuldra, and even the spirits are surprisingly absent and only appear maybe once each. Many potentially interesting ideas are not explored, and it is a shame that this podcast had so much potential but ended up being, in my opinion, the worst post-F2 entry and possibly even the worst Frozen entry in the whole franchise.

#Frozen #greatqueenanna/analysis #Frozen 3 #Frozen Podcast #forces of nature #Frozen: Forces of Nature

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bardinthezone · 2 years ago

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What vs. Why

So. Night Vale ep. 227, huh?

I was hyperfixating on it reading the transcript for info on the flesh creature from the murals and I caught myself thinking, I just want to know why the creature is doing this! Immediately I retorted, No, that’s exactly what Dr. Lubelle wants. That’s the point, that not everything needs an explanation.

But is that what Dr. Lubelle wants?

Dr. Lubelle wants to know What. She doesn’t believe that these things exist in the state they claim to be-- she demands everything conform to her picture of reality. She needs to be right and uses science to prove others wrong. It’s called the University of What It Is, for pete’s sake.

And that’s where the distinction between good and bad science comes from, at least within the universe of Night Vale.

Bad science seeks to know What. It refuses to trust people, it refuses to admit fault. It demands empirical proof that the wielder is Right and explains away anyone who doesn’t conform. It’s destructive.

Good science seeks to know Why. It meets people at their level. It doesn’t question their existence--- it merely seeks understanding of it. It is open to being proved wrong, and wants the answer that serves everyone. It’s constructive.

On a meta level, this speaks volumes to the nature of narrative critiques in the modern day. I’ve seen people comparing Lubelle’s perspective to that of Marvel Fans™ and in such a poetic podcast, I think that’s a fair point to make. A common trend, spurred on by the likes of CinemaSins, is to needlessly nitpick a story for any detail that goes outside the bounds of realism. Even fantasy stories are berated for breaking the laws of physics and not conforming to earth’s rules when-- news flash-- it’s fantasy. They don’t have to fit our rules.. And on a deeper layer, narrative meaning is sidelined. Something existing to make the story better is not an adequate explanation in this worldview-- everything has to have an empirical reason; everything has to have a What.

Going out even further, it points to a dangerous dismissal of other cultures and practices and anything that you don’t personally agree with. Spiritual and religious beliefs are commonly handwaved as being a result of social conditioning or contaminants in the environment or any number of other dismissive explanations. I myself am not religious, and I’m not terribly spiritual-- but this methodical takedown of beliefs that aren’t necessarily harmful is destructive and callous. (obviously I’m not saying no one has been harmed by religion, but just because someone is religious doesn’t mean they’re a bad person). Not everything needs a What-- sometimes, it’s okay to just leave the explanation at “because brings me joy and it’s not harming anyone.”

anyways I have A Lot of feelings about this arc, thanks for coming to my TEDTalk

#this is my favorite arc since... honestly maybe strexcorp #huntokar and the reappearing flight and the Beagle and all the rest were great but this.. ooooo this just hits different #this is the first time ive been legitimately scared for cecil in a long time #wtnv spoilers #wtnv #dr janet lubelle #cecil palmer #carlos the scientist #welcome to night vale

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duckprintspress · 1 year ago

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Announcing: The Contributors to Our Next Anthology, Aether Beyond the Binary

Duck Prints Press’s next anthology, slated for crowdfunding during the fall of 2023, is Aether Beyond the Binary. This innovative and unique collection includes 20 stories featuring characters outside the binary exploring modern-ish Earth aetherpunk settings where the technology is fueled by magical aether. Stories range from fluffy to dark (but we guarantee happy endings!), in settings where aether was just discovered and those where it’s been known about for centuries.

What is aetherpunk? Imagine a world where there’s technology not unlike what we have in the modern world, except that instead of that technology operating using the principals that we, now, would call “science,” that technology operates using magic! That’s aetherpunk—the awesome union of technology and complex magical systems in magic-suffused worlds to produce unique settings that resemble modern-day Earth but are also very, very different. With aetherpunk stories, the impossible becomes possible, and new solutions to the world’s problems become available!

We’ve been hard at work on this anthology since February, and currently the stories are being edited to polish them up.

For this collection, we recruited 20 authors – 9 who’ve written for Duck Prints Press before and 11 who haven’t. We’re thrilled to have some folks returning from our earliest anthology Add Magic to Taste, and we also have some work-with-the-Press-but-this-is-their-first-anthology contributors. It’s a really wonderful group of people, and getting to know them all has been a lovely part of working on this collection. And – the stories are g.r.e.a.t. You’re not gonna want to miss this one.

And now for the fun part…

MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS!

boneturtle

boneturtle (they/them) comes from the other side of the portal and is still looking for their home in this world. in the meantime they write softhearted villains and dangerous heroes making breakfast, saving the world, falling in love, and everything in between. boneturtle is not, contrary to previous assertions, an archelon.

Links: Personal Website | Archive of Our Own | Tumblr

Ellen Faye

Ellen has been a dreamer and designer of worlds all her life. She has been involved in many fandom environments over the years but most recently jumped with two feet into Supernatural, and never surfaced. She has shared many stories online (as Ellenofoz), but she’s grateful to be able to take the leap into published works with the Aether Beyond the Binary anthology.

Ellen lives in Brisbane, Australia, and spends her days writing code. By night, she reads and writes stories, watches shows, and plays games involving magic, science, historical adventures or romance—sometimes all at the same time. She co-hosts a podcast about Supernatural fanfiction, but can also be found enjoying Star Wars, Marvel, Doctor Who and other assorted fandoms.

Links: Archive of Our Own | Twitter

Scarlett Gale

Scarlett Gale is the author of His Secret Illuminations and His Sacred Incantations. Long ago, under another name, she was the co-author of Needles and Artifice (Cooperative Press; 2012), featuring a rollicking romantic steampunk adventure novella and associated knitting patterns, of which she also designed several. She writes and produces fringe theatre plays based on B-movies, such as Bodacious Barbarian Babes vs. The Indigo Empress and Showgirls of Beast Island. She is a co-producer of the Alison-Bechdel-approved Bechdel Test Burlesque, which in 2017 was included in the Women and Gender Studies curriculum at the University of Oregon. She lives in Seattle with her wife where she gardens, knits, reads, and drinks warm beverages. Unsurprisingly, she also has cats.

Link: Personal Website | Tumblr | Twitter

Rhosyn Goodfellow

Rhosyn Goodfellow is an author of queer romance and speculative fiction living with her spouse and two dogs in the Pacific Northwest, where she is sad to report that she has not yet mysteriously disappeared or encountered any cryptids. Her hobbies include spoiling the aforementioned dogs, drinking inadvisable amounts of coffee, and running unreasonably long distances very slowly. She’s secretly just a collection of loosely-related stories dressed up in a meat suit.

Links: Personal Website | Instagram | Mastodon | Tumblr | Twitter

Catherine E. Green

Catherine E. Green (pronouns: xe/xem/xyr or they/them/their) is an agender person, one who’s had an on-again, off-again love affair with writing. Xe began writing when xe was a wee thing, when xyr other major pastimes were playing xyr mother’s NES and roughhousing with the boys next door. It’s only in the past few years that they have begun writing consistently and publishing their writing, fanfiction and original writing alike, leading to their first published short story titled “Of Loops and Weaves.”

Outside of writing, xe is a collector of books and sleep debt and an avid admirer of the cosmos. Playing video games, reading a variety of fiction genres (primarily fantasy, queer romance, and manga and graphic novels of all kinds), and working on wrangling their own personal data archiving projects occupy most of their free time. Xe has also started meeting up with a local fiber arts group and is excited to be crocheting xyr first scarf.

Elior Haley

Elior has spent much of the past few years primarily writing for fanfic exchanges. Currently, he’s in the process of slowly working his way through university. When not writing or studying, he can be found binding books, drawing, ice skating, and—very occasionally—playing the violin. His story in Aether Beyond the Binary is his first published work.

Zel Howland

Zel (they/she) is a writer and artist currently living in Los Angeles with their partner. When not writing, they spend their time painting, embroidering, analyzing literature and tv shows, and playing Dungeons & Dragons. They are the author of many a fanfiction, as well as the novel The Shadow of Ophelia Walker.

Links: Archive of Our Own | Tumblr

ilgaksu

Full-time fandom cryptid, Furby enthusiast, and the human embodiment of that one gif of Elmo on fire, ilgaksu was born and raised in an undisclosed location, living in several others, and now currently residing in [REDACTED]. Their interests include collecting haunted toys, using their artistic practice as an excuse to forget to do their laundry, and playing with fictional men like Bratz dolls. They have not unclenched their jaw yet today, but they do remember to drink lots of water.

Bettina Juszak

Originally from Germany, Bettina has (so far) spent time in the US, the UK, and Canada. She is particularly interested in exploring questions of music and language in imaginary worlds, aided by degrees in linguistics and literature. When not writing, she loses herself in hobbies such as archery, cross-stitch, attempting to learn yet another language, and complaining about the amount of space her book and notebook collection takes up. Her first published work appeared in the Upon a Twice Time anthology published by Air and Nothingness Press, and she is working on a second original novel – despite the first one not having seen the light of day yet.

Nicola Kapron

Nicola Kapron has previously been published by Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Rebel Mountain Press, Soteira Press, All Worlds Wayfarer, Mannison Press, and more. Nicola lives in British Columbia with a hoard of books—mostly fantasy and horror—and an extremely fluffy cat.

Links: Personal Website

Kelas Lloyd

Kelas is a disabled, trans, bi author and artist currently (unfortunately) living in Texas. They graduated from the University of Central Florida with an English degree and love cats, tea, and all things speculative fiction. A lot of their writing features magic or disability or both, and they’re often found in Star Trek, Mass Effect, Babylon 5, and Untamed spaces. You can also find them in a lot of bead and resin spaces, because they love making sparkly jewelry of all sorts.

Previously published pieces include an article on disability in The Last Of Us, short stories in two publications by Shacklebound Books, a pair of poems about being trans, an essay on disabled life, and a whole bunch of pieces about San Diego Comic-con. They’re single, an Ernie looking for their Bert, but they have a found family that stretches around the globe and some of their birth family accepts them for who they are.

You can find out more about them at kelaslloyd.com.

Links: Personal Website | Archive of Our Own | Twitter

Lyonel Loy

Lifelong maladaptive daydreamer, finally working up the courage to write those daydreams down. Spends time cosplaying as a Responsible Adult With A Job.

Mikki Madison

Mikki Madison has been writing stories since she was seven years old. While she is most prolific in fanfiction and has works scattered among more than a dozen fandoms, she has been making strides into original fiction. Her favorite genres to read are romance, fantasy, and cozy mysteries.

When she isn’t reading, writing, or falling headfirst into a new fandom, she can be found baking, doing puzzles, walking her foster dog, doting on her niblings, or playing Pokemon Go. She has also written under the name M.K. Mads.

Link: Tumblr

Sebastian Marie

Sebastian Marie (he/him) is an engineering student with a lot of opinions about dragons, pirates, and sword fighting. Track him down on Ao3 or Tumblr and he’ll share these opinions gladly, just be prepared for music and some excited shouting. His original works often combine fantasy and dystopia into what he calls “queer fantasy hopepunk,” something that will be explored in his future novels. He loves to write conflicting traditional and non-traditional family dynamics, especially where they intersect with queer relationships. And if he can throw werewolves and brujas into the mix? So much the better. When not writing, frantically studying, or reading, he can be found singing loudly, sewing impractical coats, and going on long rambling walks while plotting stories (and occasionally falling into rivers).

Also, he’s also the guitarist and one of the lyricists of folk punk band Here Be Dragons, who hope to have their debut EP out near the end of Fall, 2023.

This is his third time writing for Duck Prints Press, having previously contributed to Aim For the Heart and She Wears the Midnight Crown. This brings his grand total of published works up to three! He’s looking forward to more, as soon as he gets some sleep.

Links: Archive of Our Own | Tumblr

Alec J. Marsh

Alec lives in the Pacific Northwest, where they write romantic adult fantasy and self-indulgent fanfiction. They make candles inspired by their favorite characters.

Links: Etsy | Instagram | Twitter

Flore Picard

I’m a linguist and translator who lives in France and I have been itching to write since I learned how to. I started writing (fan)fiction more regularly when I was procrastinating on my PhD dissertation, and I haven’t looked back since. I’m also an artist who loves drawing both fanart and original art, and I have a passion for patterns and systems, for the beauty at the edge of chaos and the complexity of being human. I tend to write about queer and disabled characters finding themselves and each other and learning to take up space in the world.

Link: Instagram | Twitter

S. J. Ralston

S. J. grew up in a distinctly weird, distinctly southern hometown, then hied out West for grad school before landing in Texas, where they currently work as a planetary scientist. They’ve been writing original works and fanfiction since they could hold a pencil semi-correctly, and continue to write both whenever possible (as well as still holding a pencil only semi-correctly). In their clearly copious spare time, S. J. enjoys hiking, tabletop RPGs, jigsaw puzzles, and enthusiastically crappy sci-fi.

Link: Personal Website

Em Rowntree

Em Rowntree’s first foray into the world of writing was with a story called The Magic Land that featured a unicorn and a flying carpet the size of a country, and they’ve been chasing that high ever since. They’ve been sharing their writing online for almost seven years, and have had poems and short stories published in anthologies. They live in the UK.

Links: Twitter

Terra P. Waters

Terra is a scientist by day who lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. She has been writing fiction as long as she can remember, and has always told her partner of 17 years that if she wasn’t a scientist, she would be an author. During grad school, she discovered fanfiction and immediately began writing her own. After many years and several fandoms (including Teen Wolf, Hawaii Five-0, and Stranger Things), she returned to writing original fiction. To date, she has self-published two novellas in a 90s-nostalgia polyamory comedy series and has drafted two YA/NA sci-fi novels. When not doing science or writing, you can find Terra indulging her yarn addiction and knitting.

Links: Archive of Our Own | Tumblr | Twitter

Cecil Wilde

Tea enjoyer, knitter, dead language enthusiast, self-warming cat bed and future eccentric lit professor Cecil Wilde has also written and published, in various forms and guises, nearly 3 million words to date. They do not plan to stop until Death intervenes, should it dare.

Links: Instagram | Tumblr | Twitter

Want to be sure you don't miss out on this awesome anthology when we formally launch our crowdfunding campaign? Make sure you keep an eye on our many social media accounts, subscribe to our newsletters, and follow our Kickstarter profile!

#duck prints press #aether beyond the binary #anthology contributor list #contributor list #non binary characters #aetherpunk #queer anthology #trans anthology #non binary anthology

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leonhorn · 4 months ago

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In 2054 Capitalism Dies in Space | In 20xx Scifi and Futurism by In 20xx Futurism When people in space are cut off from Earth an imbalance of owner vs. customers comes to a breaking point. The people in space believe no one is left alive on Earth. As far as they know, the (around) 12,000 in space is all that's left of humanity. Those living on and near the moon form Luna Nation. Space refugees scattered near Earth must find a way to insure a future for themselves and their children. AI that in many ways exceed human intelligence play a part in a skirmish for resources. What does it take to outsmart an AI that can make you think you're having a video call with a co-conspirator when it's the AI you are talking to? An finally, if AI can make a six part miniseries staring Drew Barrymore and Crispin Glover about using DNA banks to spawn a new human race, what parts would the two actors play? Here's a list of the technology mentioned in the story: 1. Orbital stations and space habitats 2. Micro-gravity adapting robots (e.g., vacuum bots) 3. Smart glass walls 4. Satellite cameras 5. AI assistants (e.g., Butler AI) 6. Augmented Reality (AR) glasses 7. Canal links (brain-computer interfaces) 8. Virtual Reality (VR) equipment 9. Life support systems for space 10. Automated mining and manufacturing in space 11. Fusion-powered spaceships 12. Electric thrusters for spacecraft 13. Legacy tracking systems for spacecraft 14. Ejection systems for spacecraft 15. Motion stabilizers for space suits 16. Emergency beacons in space suits 17. Artificial wombs 18. DNA banks 19. Brain scanning and digital copying technology 20. Robots capable of performing complex tasks 21. Centrifuges for simulating gravity 22. Terraforming technology (theoretical, for Venus) 23. Advanced medical automation 24. Custom cell cultivators 25. Organ printing technology 26. Stasis technology for long space journeys 27. Laser tight-beam communication 28. Rockets and missiles (mentioned as being disabled) 29. Closed-circuit TVs in spacecraft 30. Space construction vehicles (e.g., "spider") 31. Delivery cruisers 32. Research ships 33. Hologram-producing screens Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out. This is Episode 56 of the podcast "In 20xx Scifi and Futurism." The companion site is https://in20xx.com where you can find a timeline of the future, descriptions of future development, and printed fiction. These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world. Copyright © Leon Horn 2024. All rights reserved. Episode link: https://ift.tt/k06LA7S (video made with https://ift.tt/pO3bjSh) via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tFJVPfQw2k

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strangeauthor · 1 year ago

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I listened to a podcast about the aggression levels of different dog breeds. The podcast is called "Science VS", and the episode title was "Pit Bulls: Bad to the Bone?". The conclusion was that the larger and more rotund a dog's skull, the worse it's bite. As a result, Pit Bulls are likely over represented in media and the news as vicious in behavior. While their bites are rarer than portrayed, they're more likely to kill or maim somebody.

It's believed weiner dogs, and small dogs more broadly tend to be more aggressive and bite more frequently. Though since weiner dogs and chihuahua's cannot exert enough force to send someone to a hospital as regularly, it's not that great an attention grab.

Now, are small dogs inherently more aggressive? The podcast reminds it's viewers that small dogs are just little guys. The world is big, they're small, and they feel the need to protect themselves.

Perhaps listening to the podcast would help you with your fear of pit bulls?

thanks for the rec!

#fungal-abomination #refy

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mystacoceti · 10 months ago

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okay I'm sort of knee-deep in this personal reading project that's been spurred by the latest Phonetics vs. Whole Language Reading War, this one that was kicked off by the covid lock down. like I'm reading fucking Bush Jr. era think-tank and academic journal publications, trying to track down some older books with the access granted by my wonderful, wonderful college library card. and one thing that I'm noticing about the current (c. 2017 to present) brouhaha is that much of the journalism — the Emily Hanford podcast, the New York Times articles — are all pushing a narrative, with greater or lesser subtlety, that teachers across the country have rejected the Science of Reading.

this term though is actually somewhat obscure. what people are referring to is sometimes the whole field of literacy science starting from about the 1960's or 70's in the United States; or to eye-tracking experiments and MRI readings that have been done since about the late 80's onwards; or occasionally, in a few confusing cases, to historians, policy-makers and other non-scientists. the gist though is that is that whole language is bunk and phonetics is the gold standard, and the field of the science of reading came to a consensus about this sometime in the 90's, not too long before Bush Jr.'s first time and the adoption of the No Child Left Behind act

but as far as I can tell there is no such consensus, and that the earliest overview of research into literacy actually comes in 1967 from Jeanne Chall, ie that there was already enough of a body of literature to merit an overview by the 1960's, decades before much of the literature people are citing as a beginning. then, after Jeanne Chall, there have been multiple overviews and multiple executive inquiries into literacy, the earliest of which I've so far heard of dating from Johnson's war on poverty. and more damning, no academic publication I've seen so far has described phonics as the sole fundamental. instead there are much more measured calls for mixes of focus like "phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension". the hard consensus, if anything, is that whole language is bunk but only in the regard that it is fundamentally based on the belief that children are natural readers to the exclusion of more basic mechanical instruction like phonics, and so ignoring research that shows most children do not make the cognitive leap to basic literacy without phonics instruction

#I feel... hmmm how do you say...#ungood. seeing sensational muckraking being lauded by rich people who have the time to do a little more looking

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art-of-manliness · 1 year ago

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Podcast #837: The Cues That Make You Charismatic

Note: This is a rebroadcast. Charisma can make everything smoother, easier, and more exciting in life. It’s a quality that makes people want to listen to you, to adopt your ideas, to be with you. While what creates charisma can seem like a mystery, my guest today, communications expert Vanessa Van Edwards, says it comes down to possessing an optimal balance of two qualities: warmth and competence. The problem is, even if you have warmth and competence, you may not be good at signaling these qualities to others. In Vanessa’s work, she’s created a research-backed encyclopedia of these influential signals, and she shares how to offer them in her book Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. Today on the show, Vanessa and I discuss some of the verbal and nonverbal social cues that make you attractive to others, and keep you out of what she calls the “danger zone.” She explains what the distance between your earlobes and shoulders has to do with looking competent, how using uptalk and vocal fry sabotages your ability to convey power, how to put more warmth in your voice, how to trigger the right response with a dating profile picture, and more. Resources Related to the Episode * AoM series on the elements of charisma * AoM Article: Gut Check — Are You a Contemptible Person? * AoM Podcast #72: The Charisma Myth * AoM Article: How to Use Body Language to Create a Dynamite First Impression * AoM Podcast #694: The Fascinating Secrets of Your Voice * JFK vs. Nixon presidential debate * AoM article on the generational cycle Connect With Vanessa Van Edwards * The Science of People Website * Vanessa on Twitter * Vanessa on IG Listen to the Podcast! (And don’t forget to leave us a review!) Listen to the episode on a separate page. Download this episode. Subscribe to the podcast in the media player of your choice. Listen ad-free on Stitcher Premium; get a free month when you use code “manliness” at checkout. Podcast Sponsors Click here to see a full list of our podcast sponsors. Read the Transcript Brett McKay: Brett McKay here, and welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness podcast. Charisma, can make everything smoother, easier, and more exciting in life. It’s a quality that makes people wanna listen to you, to adopt your ideas, to be with you. While what creates charisma can seem like a mystery, my guest today, communications expert Vanessa Van Edwards, says it comes down to possessing an optimal balance of two qualities: Warmth and competence. The problem is, even if you have warmth and competence, you may not be good at signaling these qualities to others. In Vanessa’s work, she’s created a research-backed encyclopedia of these influential signals, and she shares how to offer them in her book, Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. Today on the show, Vanessa and I discuss some of these verbal and nonverbal social cues that make you attractive to others and keep you out of what she calls the danger zone. She explains what the distance between your earlobes and shoulders has to do with looking competent, how using uptalk and vocal fry sabotages your ability to convey power. How to put more warmth in your voice. How to trigger the right response with a dating profile picture, and more. After the show’s over, check out our show notes at aom.is/charismacues. Vanessa Van Edwards, welcome to the show. Vanessa Van Edwards: Oh, thanks so much for having me. Brett McKay: So you have made a career researching, writing about, teaching how to be effective communicators, how to be more charismatic. And a book I just recently read, I really enjoyed, it’s called Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. So let’s start off with definitions. How do you… As a researcher, how do you define charisma? Vanessa Van Edwards: So the good news is, is that charisma can be learned. So we can define it, and we can learn it. So that’s a good thing. And I always was… http://dlvr.it/SzB8GH

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tiffanylamps · 1 year ago

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Tag game to better know you

Thank you @katierosefun and @ettelwenailinon for tagging me! You're both so sweet to think of me for this :) what book are you currently reading? i suck at sticking to books, but at the moment, I'm making my way through Vermeer by Norbert Schneider. Vermeer is one of my favourite artists, so I enjoy reading about his work. (The Milkmaid is my favourite painting of his).

what’s your favorite movie you saw in theaters this year? i don't thiiiiiiink I've been to the cinema this year. But my favourite film I've seen this year is The Merciless (2017).

what do you usually wear? during the hotter months, it'll be shorts and tank top, but only if I'm at home. Outdoors, I tend to wear high neck tops, trousers, skirts, dresses, and a jacket (if it's not too hot). I much prefer cooler months because I like to hide behind an oversized jacket/coat lol. Basically, smart casual, nothing short or too low cut.

how tall are you? 5'10", baby!!! Sometimes a bit shorter, sometimes taller. It depends on... idk... stuff. things.

what’s your star sign? do you share a birthday with a celebrity or a historical event? i'm an Aries (with a Leo sun and Gemini rising 🙃🙃). I share my birthday with Bette Davis and Hayley Atwell, so not too bad. Ah! I also share my birthday with my granddad. As for historical events, it mainly involves historical figures returning home, the Mayflower returning to England, Europeans discovering Easter Island- things of that nature. But an actual cool one is that the first performance of Beethoven's 2nd Symphony in D took place in 1803 on me birthday

do you go by your name or a nickname? my nickname. I HATED my name when I was a child and I wouldn't let anyone refer me to do it. The only person who has consistently called me by my actual name is my sister. I'm now over the reasons why I didn't like it back then. My only gripe with it now is that it sounds very similar to a more popular name, so people mishear my name all the time.

did you grow up to become what you wanted to be when you were a child? nahhh. When I was about 3 or 4, my sights were on becoming a dog in my future... I am yet to figure that one out without putting on a fursuit or committing crimes against god, man, science, and one's own good taste.

are you in a relationship? if not, who is your crush if you have one? i am. it's mine and my boyfriend's 9-year anniversary at the end of the month. i do have many crushes, which are mainly for every pretty woman i see lol

what’s something you’re good at vs something you’re bad at? i think i'm pretty good at analysing and dissecting things that interest me, it can be a piece of media or a topic of debate/conversation. i am bad at maaaaaany things, one of them is being a friend to myself

dogs or cats? both, duh!! i have a cat at the moment, but i do wish to have a dog in future (and maybe 3 cats in total lol)

if you draw/write, or create in any way, what’s your favorite picture/favorite line/favorite etc. from something you created this year? probably the entire second chapter to my vampire fic. yeah, sorry, i can't pick out a particular line, i like the whole chapter ngl

what is something that you’d like to create content for? i'd like to finish my beyond evil projects 😭 and maybe write something for the merciless. (i do have gifs for the merciless that are just sitting in my drafts, waiting for me to feel confident enough to post them lol)

what’s something you’re currently obsessed with? playing the sims 4 and listening to the rotten mango podcast as i play. that's how i spend most of my evenings lol

what’s something you were excited about that turned out to be disappointing this year? jfc i was about to say something so emo. i'll go with more light-hearted examples instead. uhm, the f1 drivers' and constructor's championship standings (it's not over yet, but it's pretty obvious who is going to win 😒). the new taylor swift + hayley williams song. the final season of ted lasso (i love that show, but the ending was a bit naff).

what’s a hidden talent of yours? hm, it's too rude for tumblr

are you religious? nope! i grew up as a jehovah witness in a pretty strict household. although now that i'm older and i look into other people's experiences within that cult, i can see that i got lucky with my parents. they let us kids do things that were against the rules, but that still didn't stop me from sustaining a bit of religious trauma and internalised homophobia 😤 i'm still salty about my religious upbringing.

what’s something you wish to have at this moment? money, direction, a different place to live (preferably nicer/bigger), and for my cat's x-rays and blood work not to come back with anything too serious

anyway, i hope my answers weren't too boring haha. much love! no pressure tags: @l-tyrell @loisroo @hanjuwonsupporter @sensazioneultra

#tag game #thank you <3 #i tried my best to resist rambling on about unimportant details #gotta give myself a big pat on the back for that one lol

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podplane · 1 year ago

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Our Opinions Are Correct is a podcast about science fiction and society. They recently made new miniseries called "Silicon Valley vs. Science Fiction," dealing with the strange relationship between the tech industry and science fiction. This miniseries explores the ways that tech companies have misinterpreted or misunderstood the great works of the genre in order to create marketing hype. It was really interesting (and oddly... validating?) to listen to! I think all the tech bros should listen to this podcast, and that fans of sci-fi stories will really enjoy it.

#podcasts #podplane #our opinions are correct

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mariacallous · 2 years ago

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Hi Boss,

I turn to you as the most thoughtful lady around for something I'm... I guess struggling with.

So listening to the Podcast "A Little Bit Culty" and the hosts started talking about how "both sides" in (American) politics "feel a little bit culty" they cited the labels they'd been called for expressing that most softly in the past "Trumper, and what was it? LibTard?" and basically saying "us vs them" is culty and that demonizing other is and how you can agree with some stuff without being 100% on the same side (which I do agree with)

and of course as a dyed in the wool true believing Democratic Democrat, my knee jerk gut reaction was "NO" but I'm struggling somewhat to come up with an intellectual non-emotional response to that. Now maybe it's one of those things where people claim victory because you had an emotional response to being told you're the same as conspiracy theory, white nationalist, homophobic anti-science nut jobs.

I would also point out being called a "Trumper" isn't an insult as such, its saying "you're a support of a former American President" vs LibTard which is saying being a liberal makes you mentally subnormal.

idk what are your thoughts, are there "a little bit culty" elements on the left? are they influential? and how much of the right is... kinda a cult?

I think they're oversimplifying and conflating things, for the most part - that both-sidesism thing is so easy to pull out and point to.

That said...

One of the things that struck me from rewatching The Way Down was when one of the commentators/speakers/experts they had said/argued that a cult is "a group of people who have a common bond or belief which maybe is not mainstream" and then went on to say that what is usually discussed is a "destructive or abusive cult" where, "instead of the group existing to serve the needs of the followers, the followers exist to serve the need of the leader" because obviously that kind of distinction is not made (how cults are defined and whether it is inherently pejorative or negative is a huge debate and is a whole other thing tbh).

The examples that they provided are actually pretty horrible ones to justify their argument - "us vs them" has been around since time immemorial and is actually one of the most consistently mainstream things around. Political polarization is not (inherently) "culty", and the issue of demonizing your opponents is just as mainstream.

Being called a Trumper (or Trumpeter or MAGAhead or whatever) is not the same as being called a libtard for the reasons you point out - like the implication of mental deficiencies or issues with Trumper et. al is implied whereas with libtard that's just explicitly and directly insulting someone's mental capacity.

I think that a lot of the BernieBros or leftists are "a little bit culty", at this point, based on how they've been acting and responding ever since 2015. There's a rigidity and continued fixation on a particular person or particular set of specific legislation or other totemic acts as the key to personal and political salvation and anyone who doesn't believe or follow them the right way is suspect and not worthy of support/deserves castigation, but even they aren't on the same level as the right.

Because the fundamental difference between the culty or ideologically extreme elements of the right versus the left is that the former is actively and loudly arguing for the death of and general violence towards those they oppose or perceive to be in opposition to them, and, for the most part, the left isn't, and certainly not to the same extent or same capacity and capability. It's like saying the chihuahua and the caucasian ovcharka are equally aggressive and equally equipped to attack.

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sequinbirdie · 2 months ago

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Good that post bothered me but I didn't have the energy to start an argument so it's great other people are criticizing. There was actually a very large study that included social media usage in teens as one of the things it studied (it was like a decade long study that looked at a lot of stuff in a large group of children, I think in Europe) that found that children who commented and interacted more with social media in a more "social" way were actually more likely to spend more time with their friends in real life. There is a podcast called science vs that does a great great job of covering the scientific research into the topic and it is far from conclusive.

There is also an episode of ologies about, I think it was fun and the researcher who was interviewed talked about different kinds of fun and how social media can be fun if it is used in a social way, but loses its fun if it is more of a content consuming method rather than, u know, talking about anime with your close friends.

It's cool how this is a 60k note post when almost every word of it is untrue

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ear-worthy · 4 days ago

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Why Podcast Networks Should Buy These Independent Podcasts

Two of the most popular podcasts began as independent podcasts -- Joe Rogan and Call Her Daddy. Rogan, who began his show in late 2009, grew his show organically, while Call Her Daddy benefited from an early acquisition by Barstool Sports and then a 2021 deal with Spotify.

It will be no surprise to any reader of this article and regular podcast listeners that an independent podcast that is either acquired by or signs a deal with a large podcast network is propelled toward fame and fortune, with this deal/acquisition being the tipping point.

Less visible examples are Science Vs, an Australian Broadcasting Service podcast that was acquired by Gimlet in October 2015. The show, now owned by Spotify, which sent Gimlet to the trash heap, is one of the most popular shows in the Spotify stable of shows.

Switched On Pop was a successful independent music podcast. Co-hosts Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan hit gold in February 2019 when Vox Media acquired the show. It is consistently one of the most popular shows in the Vox portfolio.

My point is that the acquisition of independent podcasts by large podcast networks has somehow slowed to a turtle pace.

Why is that?

After all, there are thousands of quality and unique independent podcasts that cover topics that either combine genres or are so idiosyncratic (Another F*cking Horror Podcast, Surfing Corporate, Salad With A Side Of Fries, 6 Degrees Of Cats, "Fine" Dining, and Feed The Queue) that the show is one of those rare, unique concepts. It's a unicorn that attracts attention, has a loyal listener base, and is poised to cross Gladwell's tipping point.

The answer to why more independent podcasts aren't being purchased by large podcast networks is what we'll discuss today.

Although people today embrace sound bites, short social media posts, and conspiracy theories, we will attempt a more comprehensive answer.

First, the advent of celebrity culture in podcasting has shifted podcast network resources to developing and producing celebrity podcasts. You can't blame them. After all, like the surety of movie sequels, podcast networks know that a celebrity has a built-in audience. Rewatch podcasts for a particular TV show have a nearly ironclad return on investment because listeners/viewers already follow the celebrity and were faithful to their TV show—NCIS, Psych, Parks And Recreation, The West Wing.

Second, large podcast networks can basically "copy" the format of an innovative independent podcast, and with their extensive resources, make their show popular while ironically the independent podcast that developed the concept seems like a copycat show. Don't think that's happened before? To prevent any legal action, I will refrain from specific examples. However, just do a search on any BEST OF podcast genre category, and you will find a network podcasts that came after the original "indie" show.

Third, large podcast networks are reenacting the cable TV strategy (which has failed miserably) and decided to ignore independent podcasts, hoping and praying that lack of monetization will squeeze them out of the marketplace. Look what happened when Netflix went from DVDs to streaming. The cable networks ignored Netflix like a herd of wildebeests ignores a pride of lions circling them. Netflix -- and other streaming services -- have devoured so much of the cable network infrastructure that Comcast recently announced that it was spinning off its cable networks like Oxygen, E, and Golf Channel. The white flag has been waved!

Fourth, even smaller more niche podcast networks seem territorial on content, refusing to consider a purchase of an indie podcast that fits their network strategy. What about networks like Earwolf? AudioBoom? Vox? PodcastOne? All Things Comedy? Take, for example, Salad With A Side Of Fries. A successful independent health and wellness podcast that just celebrated its fifth anniversary. It has a loyal following, solid listener numbers, and a stable ad base. Why wouldn't the Evergreen Podcast Network acquire it? It specializes in health and wellness podcasts. Or Dan Harris's Ten Percent Happier podcast group? Wouldn't Salad...host Jenn Trepeck be "ten percent happier" if Dan Harris acquired her show?

How about Surfing Corporate or How To Leverage Your Podcast on the HubSpot Podcast Network? Why isn't "Fine" Dining or Another F*cking Horror Podcast on the Earwolf Podcast Network? Why isn't The Life Shift or 6 Degrees Of Cats on Radiotopia?

Fifth, there are not many advocates for independent podcasters other than independent podcasters. There have been half-hearted attempts to hand out awards to indie podcasters, but that effort needs more muscle behind it. In the United Kingdom, there is a entire Independent Awards infrastructure and an awards event. We need that.

Also, most marketing companies work for the large podcast networks. Kudos to a marketing company like Tink Media that's not afraid to take on the giants by working with indie podcasters. That company has been single-handedly responsible for creating a self-sustaining atmosphere for numerous indie podcasters. I've never met the Tink people, but through my interactions, I sense a passion for podcasting that drives the company. They're not doing it just for the money, but for their client and the industry as a whole.

Finally, there are plenty of quality shows on the large podcast networks. No doubt about it. But take a closer look at those shows. There are the interview shows that try to copy Joe Rogan? There are the true-crime shows that try to duplicate Serial? There are the comedy shows that try to emulate Conan O'Brien? It's essentially more of the same, with different faces in different places. Want a unique show? How about a show about poop? Someone's In There. How about a show about teachers as mentors? Art Educators Save The World. How about a show that will scare the crap out of you? The White Vault.

How about a show that goes back 200 years to explain how a specific war occurred? Why Wars Happened. How about a show about the proliferation of conspiracy theories? Conspiracy, She Wrote.

How about a show that is your Swiss Army Knife in the Corporate world? Surfing Corporate. How about a show that dispenses valuable life information in about a minute? Arielle And Ned's Daily Tips.

I could do this all day. The podcasts on "top" lists in your podcast feed do not come remotely close to offering podcast listeners the "best" shows because those lists are often just the network-supported shows. It's like doing a Google Search. The returned results better reflect the company that paid for the best SEO, not the results that fit the search parameters.

For older readers, remember visiting a Blockbuster store, and it would have a list of favorite movies based on the staff's input. More often than not, that list would contain hidden gems that the customers had never heard of. Small, independent, low-budget films. Quite often, the films were a joy to watch. That's the same feeling I get when I find an indie podcast with little visibility. When I listen to it, I get that same euphoric feeling.

Let me end with this. Two of the absolute best interview podcasts are independent shows you've probably never heard of -- Kelly Corrigan Wonders and Preconceived. Try them.

Your ears deserve more.

Don't settle. Go wild. You know, play it by ear.

#podcast #podcasting #independent podcasts

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onlinegroupclassses · 9 days ago

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Online Group Classes vs. Traditional In-Person Classes: Pros and Cons

Over the past two years, the popularity of online group classes has been on the rise. Most students like online classes more than face-to-face classes or traditional classes. In this article, we are going to see the pros and cons of online group classes and traditional in-person classes.

Online Group Classes

With the rise of digital platforms and remote learning technologies, online group classes have become a popular alternative to traditional education. These classes typically involve a group of students engaging in learning activities via a digital platform such as Zoom, Google Meet, or dedicated learning management systems (LMS).

Pros of Online Group Classes

1.Flexibility of Time and Location:

In online classes, students can schedule their classes at the time they want to learn. In this way, students can't miss their important classes and learn new things easily.

2. Accessibility:

For individuals who may not have access to educational institutions nearby—due to geographical constraints, physical disabilities, or financial limitations—online learning is a valuable option. It allows access to a global pool of educators and resources.

3. Cost-Effective:

When enrolling in online classes, the cost of both group and private classes is affordable. Students who wish to purchase materials and notes for their studies can do so at a more affordable cost.

4. Diverse Learning Materials:

Online classes have a variety of multimedia content, such as videos, podcasts, and interactive modules. This keeps students engaged.

Cons of Online Group Classes

1. Lack of Personal Interaction:

While students can communicate via chat or video calls, online classes often lack the face-to-face interaction that in-person classes provide.

2. Technical Issues:

In online classes, the internet connection plays an important role; if it is disconnected, it affects student learning. And software and hardware malfunctions can also disrupt students continued learning.

3. Limited Networking Opportunities:

Networking is one of the key benefits of attending traditional in-person classes, whether it's connecting with classmates, instructors, or guest speakers. Online environments may not offer the same level of social interaction, making it harder to form meaningful professional relationships.

4. Distractions:

Learning from home or other non-academic environments can expose students to a variety of distractions. Without a dedicated space for study, students may struggle to stay focused during online lessons.

Traditional In-Person Classes

Traditional in-person classes have been the standard in education for centuries and remain a popular choice for students today. These classes involve direct interaction between instructors and students in a physical classroom setting.

Pros of Traditional In-Person Classes

1. Direct Interaction with Instructors and Peers:

One of the biggest advantages of in-person classes is the ability to interact face-to-face with both instructors and fellow students. This fosters immediate feedback, clearer communication, and a stronger sense of community and support. It is often easier to ask questions and receive personalized help in a traditional classroom setting.

2. Structured Environment:

In-person classes tend to be more structured and disciplined, which can be beneficial for students who need a set routine or prefer a fixed schedule. The physical presence of an instructor and peers often helps students stay engaged and on track.

3. Hands-On Learning:

For certain fields—such as science, art, or medicine—hands-on learning and practical experience are essential. In-person classes facilitate interactive labs, demonstrations, and activities that are difficult to replicate in an online environment.

4. Better Focus:

The classroom setting often minimizes the distractions that come with learning at home. With dedicated spaces for learning, students are more likely to stay focused and engaged with the material being presented.

5. Opportunities for Networking and Collaboration:

Traditional classes offer rich opportunities for students to network with peers, instructors, and professionals in the field. Group projects, social events, and extracurricular activities can build a strong sense of community.

Cons of Traditional In-Person Classes

1. Limited Flexibility:

One of the main drawbacks of in-person classes is the rigid schedule. Students must attend classes at specific times and locations, which may not be convenient for those with busy schedules or who live far from the institution.

2. Higher Costs:

Traditional classes often come with higher tuition fees. Additional costs may include transportation, accommodation (if living off-campus), printed materials, and other incidental expenses.

3. Time-Consuming Commuting:

Commuting to and from classes can be a significant time drain, especially for students who live far away from their educational institutions. This can add stress and reduce the time available for studying or engaging in extracurricular activities.

4. Limited Access for Remote Learners:

For students living in rural or remote areas, attending in-person classes may not be feasible. Even students with disabilities or health concerns may find it challenging to participate in traditional classes.

Conclusion: Which Option is Best for You?

Both options come with unique advantages and limitations. The ideal choice will vary from person to person, but many students are finding success in a hybrid model, combining the strengths of both online and traditional learning environments.

#OnlineTutoring #GroupClasses #K12studentGroupClasses #Inpersonclasses #PrivateTutoring

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