Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column
Rick Kleffel
Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column Interviews, Book Reviews, News and Commentary.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 0sec
2254: A 2025 Interview with Meg Waite Clayton
Meg Waite Clayton discusses her novel, Typewriter Beach.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 0sec
2254: A 2025 Interview with Leif Weatherby
Leif Weatherby, an associate professor at NYU and author of Language Machines, dives into the impact of AI on language and culture. He compares poetry to digital processing, revealing how technology reshapes our understanding of language. The conversation explores early AI interactions, emotional connections with chatbots, and critiques current AI as mere 'plausibility engines.' Weatherby also tackles the complex interplay between video game narratives and societal issues while examining AI's potential cognitive trade-offs in creativity and work.
Jul 21, 2025 • 0sec
2253: A 2025 Interview with Hana Gammon
Hana Gammon discusses her novel The Specimens.
Jun 9, 2025 • 0sec
2252: A 2025 Interview with Laurie R. King
Laurie R. King discusses her new novel Knave of Diamonds.
Mar 28, 2025 • 0sec
2251: A 2025 Interview with Richard Cytowic on The Art of Doing Nothing
Richard Cytowic discusses his article The Art of Doing Nothing.
Mar 19, 2025 • 0sec
2250: A 2025 Interview with Holly Gramazio
Holly Gramazio discusses her novel, The Husbands.
Mar 18, 2025 • 0sec
2249: A 2025 Interview with Scott Guild, #2
Scott Guild discusses Plastic.
Mar 18, 2025 • 0sec
2248: A 2025 Interview with Scott Guild, #1
Scott Guild discusses Plastic.
Mar 12, 2025 • 0sec
2247: A 2025 Interview with Eric Stener Carlson
Eric Stener Carlson discusses his collection of short stories, Tales from the Coming War.
Feb 27, 2025 • 0sec
2246: A 2025 Interview with James Fadiman and Jurgen Gruber
James Fadiman and Jurgen Gruber discuss their book Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance.
