Reflecting History13 Maalis 2023

Episode 122: Story of Your Life

What if it was possible to "remember" the future? What if our typical conceptions of cause and effect didn't tell the whole story? If the story of your life was laid out in front of you, how would that change you as a person and your relationship with the people around you? All of these questions and more are discussed in this episode that takes a look at Ted Chiang's legendary short story "Story of Your Life," the inspiration for the equally awesome film "Arrival" starring Amy Adams.

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