The best way to bank a culture’s accomplishments and records is in “narratology,” highly symbolic stories told between mother/parent and child. While this storytelling chain is nearly impossible to dissolve, it is possible for the depth of meaning to detach. The ultimate beauty of the method is that, if the story can stay mostly intact, the armature for a future reassembly remains.
In 2023, narratology has never had so much exercise through popular programming, publishing and fashion. Recognizing the layers of meaning makes conspicuous new ideas – new science, or new appreciations that might as well be “poor man’s patents”- tumble forwards into a playful invitation to educate oneself on contemporary science at one’s own pace.
Training to recognize and understand hidden heritage passes the torch of our accomplishments into the future, adds depth and meaning to enjoying popular programming; and is, in short, power against ignorance and apathy.