Raw link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyE0IsLE29A In this +2-hour video, I talk to Logan about story-telling, findingconflict and escapism in fiction, and related life lessons.We start with a brief introduction to what Logan is doing right now.He is a university student in the field of general science. Hisinterest is in game development, though he has not pursued that as aspecialisation yet. Logan is also into writing fiction, which he tellsme more about through our conversation.I ask Logan what does conflict mean in the case of story-telling. Howare we drawn into the story and what can we learn from it. We discusshow sometimes the story becomes self-fulfilling and how people can beinfluenced to act accordingly.Part of our talk involves thought experiments and exploresphilosophical themes. We make comments on the fact that materialconditions do not necessarily lend themselves to a single appropriateaction.In the context of stories as a means of understanding currentdynamics, we discuss how we can envisage possible worlds before theyoccur and regulate our behaviour in response to what we think is rightor wrong about the manner of our ways.Towards the end of our exchange, Logan tells me about the work offiction he is writing. He will eventually publish it and I am excitedto learn more about it.About “Prot Asks”In this video series, I talk to anybody who is interested to have avideo call with me (so do contact me if you want!). The topics coveranything related to Emacs, technology, and life in general. More here:https://protesilaos.com/prot-asks/.