I typically get a positive response when explaining the motivations of my work, but there was one time when a new ager told me I shouldn’t try to control people and tell them how to think. The following took place immediately in my head:
I am a mangaka; I write and illustrate manga graphic novels–a type of comic book originating in Japan and made popular by its animated counterpart, anime. One of the goals I have for my work, especially my new series “Legend of the Ztarr“, is to create fiction which contains characters and themes that promote the values of critical thinking. This passion of mine landed me the honour of being chosen as a TED Fellowship member in 2009 and attended the TED conference in Long Beach, CA.
This July, I’ll be a speaker at TAM in Las Vegas. I spoke a bit about it in a recent interview on The Reality Check. I’m really excited, and look forward to meeting everyone. Hopefully, I’ll get the chance the make some more podcast appearances in the months to come before then!
Haha, that was awesome! *BRAINSsss…. Use them*
YAY! So happy to see you here posting and double excited to see you this year at TAM!
Sara!!! Okay, that’s rad. If I ever have a kid ‘logical fallacies’ shall be his or her first words. I’m sure I can make this happen.