Stacey Vanek Smith

New pub: Myths of Origins: Literary and Cultural Patterns Myths of Origins explores the timeless power of origin myths in literature, spanning from ancient texts to contemporary works. This collection of essays delves into the six foundational models of beginnings in Western literature, examining how these frameworks shape narratives across eras. https://lnkd.in/eXDG9Cgu

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What's the difference between babesiosis and bartonellosis? My latest blog post for Global Lyme Alliance explains the lived experience of the two. https://lnkd.in/ejjGmdBe

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Here is a link to "Art and Authority," my latest post on Cultural Capital-Art, Politics, and Everything else. https://lnkd.in/ePAqUBja

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These commentary on Robert Longo is my latest post on Cultural Capital-Art, Politics, and Everything Else https://lnkd.in/ezKYP5Nb

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New pub: Conrad’s European Context by Andrew Busza. This book explores the extraordinary geographical and historical range of Joseph Conrad’s fictional worlds by examining the influence of the novelist’s literary and cultural background. https://lnkd.in/esuNMScB

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Here is a link to my latest post, on making sense of images and utterances. https://lnkd.in/eCVqzzMq

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Here is a link to "David Bowie: The Art of Self-Invention," my latest post on Cultural Capital-Art, Politics, and Everything Else. https://lnkd.in/eKWCKPZd

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Here is a link to my latest post on Cultural Capital-Art, Politics, and Everything Else https://lnkd.in/eyxu7HJm

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Here is a link to my latest post on Cultural Capital--Art, Politics, and Everything Else https://lnkd.in/ewj7idVA

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Here is a link to "Images of Order," my latest post on Cultural Capital-Art, Politics, and Everything Else https://lnkd.in/er252s5J

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I had a lovely time speaking about Mel Jacoby, press history, journalism in wartime Asia, and more with Nicholas Gordon for the Asian Review of Book's latest podcast. What did you think? Do you have any additional questions? Let me know here: https://loom.ly/Fm0K_8A #history #books #asia #journalism https://loom.ly/VG84CbE

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At CES 2025, panel experts with backgrounds in law, government affairs, public policy and creative representation emphasized AI’s dual role as a powerful tool for enhancing creativity. But they also noted the potential threat to human authorship and consent, particularly in generative AI’s replication of voices and images. Dr. Moiya M., Lisa Oratz, Chad Hummel, Paul Lekas and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland all contributed important points on the importance of this topic.

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Journalists put more stress on accuracy than ever before. The problem is, accuracy is a slippery idea. Thoughtful piece on facts, accuracy and media trust (and distrust) by Fergus McIntosh, who runs The New Yorker's fact-checking department.

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My weekly segment with Neil Oliver, where we discuss the reemergence of nationalism and patriotism in Europe and the US, highlighting the cultural aspects, societal impacts, and challenges faced by contemporary elites regarding these sentiments. https://lnkd.in/dh-_8eKV

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It's the 40th anniversary of one of my favorite #StarTrek films, and the strongest argument against the old "only the even-numbered ones are good" theory. In this article, I look back at how #Spock actor Leonard Nimoy got to direct #TheSearchForSpock

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The introduction to a series of articles about creative writing and generative AI has been posted on Medium. The series will look at how ChatGPT 4 and Claude 3 can be used as writing assistants for writers who prefer one of these approaches to writing: - Pantsing Writing Method - Outlining Writing Method - Snowflake Writing Method - Snowball Writing Method - Snowplow Writing Method - Chapter-by-Chapter Writing Method https://lnkd.in/e3zARX-k

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My latest podcast episode on the tortured artist trope and what makes (or is proposed to make) “good” art:

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