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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 36 MIN

Walter Parkes

from The Imagination Desk · host Center for Science and Imagination

In this conversation, Ed Finn and renowned film producer, screenwriter, and media executive Walter Parkes (whose credits include WarGames, Sneakers, Men in Black, and Minority Report) explore the relationship between imagination and storytelling, particularly in the realms of film and virtual reality (VR). Walter shares insights from his career in Hollywood, discussing how imagination serves as a catalyst for creativity and problem-solving within the constraints of conventional storytelling. Ed and Walter also chat about the the evolution of narrative techniques in virtual reality, emphasizing the importance of emotional engagement exploring how audiences co-create stories in VR environments.

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