tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636422447654352249.post3339695244805145156..comments2022-06-12T11:20:41.146-05:00Comments on Welcome to Science Fiction: Science Fiction as ThoughtAdam Wykeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02534325888137250921noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636422447654352249.post-23069721697456584102009-06-16T03:39:16.579-05:002009-06-16T03:39:16.579-05:00You bring up so many problems that it is difficult...You bring up so many problems that it is difficult to set my teeth into any one so that I maintain focus...but I will choose to comment on the rather postmodern "infinite valid interpretations" idea. <br /><br />Sure, but at the same time those of us with nominally similar nervous systems and memories <i>tend</i> to pick out certain interpretations of stories, no matter the media, even independently of one another. <br /><br />Then, since storytelling is a form of communication and the intent of all communication is to share information, the most <b>useful</b> interpretation is the one with the best information that the most people can understand.<br /><br />I'll leave you to determine what makes some info better than other info, but at least by looking at it from this standpoint we can say that yes, all interpretations are valid but not all are equally useful.<br /><br />In other words, why talk about what Janet thinks of Alice in Wonderland if what Janet thinks has little utility to us?Adam Wykeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534325888137250921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636422447654352249.post-67509792445866239832009-06-11T21:48:44.503-05:002009-06-11T21:48:44.503-05:00Geoff,
You are an awesome writer. I'm NOT jus...Geoff,<br /><br />You are an awesome writer. I'm NOT just saying that because I'm your aunt :-), but also because, as a teacher of college writing, I recognize the expertise and talent. Your wording is precise, artistic, yet above all, leads the reader on a fun journey replete with intricate verbiage that stands well above the pedestrian. What a refreshing treat.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Kathy Wykesnoreply@blogger.com