Character and Drama
Richard explores the intricate relationship between character and drama, emphasizing how personal experiences shape fictional narratives. He likens character development to peeling an onion, revealing deeper layers of traits and mannerisms that resonate with readers. Through the lens of emotional intelligence, he reflects on the cultivation of sensitivity and awareness in both writing and life.In this clip
From this podcast
How I Write
I interviewed a Pulitzer-Winning Stanford Professor (Richard Powers Interview)
Related Questions
If we can't forget traumatic events but can modify our emotional responses to them, can the changes to a person's character following an event also be reversed or altered? For example, if someone who was once very positive and engaging returns from war or suffers the loss of a parent/spouse and becomes guarded and distant, how much of our 'character' is malleable? Or can people truly become 'stuck in their ways'? This question relates to the episode "Unstressable with Robert Sapolsky - Revealing Humanity's Inner Workings" and the clip "Defining Moments." It also relates to the episode \[365: Benjamin Hardy | How to Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs]{sid=doc\_1019} and the clip \[Transformative Life Changes]{sid=chunk\_35516}.
If we can't forget traumatic events but can modify our emotional response to past events, can the changes to a person's character following an event also be reversed or altered? For example, if someone who was once very positive and engaging returns from war or suffers the loss of a parent/spouse and becomes guarded and distant, how much of our 'character' is malleable? Or can people truly become 'stuck in their ways'? This question also relates to the episode Unstressable with Robert Sapolsky - Revealing Humanity's Inner Workings and the clip Defining Moments. It also relates to the episode \[365: Benjamin Hardy | How to Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs]{sid=doc\_1019} and the clip \[Transformative Life Changes]{sid=chunk\_35516}.
If we can't forget traumatic events but can modify our emotional responses to them, can the changes to a person's character following an event also be reversed or altered? For example, if someone who was once very positive and engaging returns from war or suffers the loss of a parent/spouse and becomes guarded and distant, how much of our 'character' is malleable? Or can people truly become 'stuck in their ways'? This question also relates to the episode Unstressable with Robert Sapolsky - Revealing Humanity's Inner Workings and the clip Defining Moments. It also relates to the episode \[365: Benjamin Hardy | How to Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs]{sid=doc\_1019} and the clip \[Transformative Life Changes]{sid=chunk\_35516}.