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"To praise a person's sense of humor is almost a declaration of love": Artyom Prokhorov on the role of humor in dramaturgy

Can history exist without humor? Is it possible to learn how to make jokes? Finally, which of the ancient Greek philosophers laid the foundations and principles of storytelling? We talked to Artyom Prokhorov, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Creative Industries Media Institute, candidate of art history, screenwriter and creator of the training courses "Comedy Tools in Storytelling" and "Screenplay Development".

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July 01

"Write a story that no one else will come up with but you." Denis Bannikov — writer, teacher at the Media Institute

Denis Bannikov is a screenwriter and novelist, a graduate and teacher at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, a master of courses at the Creative writing school.

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June 11

"We're going to stop distinguishing deepfakes from reality"

Artificial intelligence is one of the most discussed topics of recent years. Programmable algorithms make it possible to solve problems of any level of complexity, and neural networks automate many processes, including in education. Teachers are being taught digital competencies on an equal footing with students, and machine-learning tools are increasingly being integrated into the educational process.

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May 30

"Anything can become the object of philosophical thinking": Yulia Appolonova on the role and usefulness of philosophy in the modern world

Philosophy often meets skepticism about its relevance and practicality, yet remains a significant field in academia, appealing to many students. Yulia Appolonova, at the helm of the Philosophy Club and Media Communications programme, shares her journey and philosophy’s impact on modern professions, including journalism.

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April 18

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"To praise a person's sense of humor is almost a declaration of love": Artyom Prokhorov on the role of humor in dramaturgy

"Write a story that no one else will come up with but you." Denis Bannikov — writer, teacher at the Media Institute

"We're going to stop distinguishing deepfakes from reality"

"Anything can become the object of philosophical thinking": Yulia Appolonova on the role and usefulness of philosophy in the modern world