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Biology is not destiny, but it does place limits on destiny.

The Fear Factor

Abigail Marsh

Thread! Considering how something new (tech/magic) will affect those who don't have access to it, to those who control access to it, etc. will really change how your world feels, and might change how you think about it in a more nuanced way.

Valerie Valdes on Twitter: &Quot;Random Writing Tip: When You're Inventing New Technology or Magic for Your Story, Dig a Little Deeper to Consider the Full Ramifications on Your World. How Will People Really Use It? Modify It? Hoard It? Abuse It? Mone

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His approach succeeds because of his preternaturally deft grasp of his audience. Though he is neither terribly articulate nor a seasoned politician, he has a remarkable instinct for discerning which conspiracy theories in which quasi-news source, or which of his own inner musings, will turn into ratings gold. He targets the darkness, anger and insecurity that hide in each of us and harnesses them for his own purposes. If one of his lies doesn’t work — well, then he lies about that.

Why Trump Lies - Los Angeles Times

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