The Wondrous Kingdom of Number is a representative work among Li Yupei’s scientific fairy tales themed around mathematics. Highlighting the theme of numbers,the work systematically popularizes mathematical knowledge,including integers,fractions,decimals,and algebra. It simultaneously promotes scientific thought centered around dialectical development and fully constructs a mathematical fairy-tale universe as a “secondary world.” Emphasizing interactive narrative techniques between the fairy-tale and real worlds,the book employs personification and concretization to enhance the vividness of the “Kingdom of Number,” creating an immersive and tangible fairy-tale experience. In terms of creative techniques,it adheres to the principle of child-centeredness by stressing a simple plot structure,narrative conflicts,and engaging storytelling. By using accessible scientific fairy tales to dissolve the rigidity of knowledge,the dissemination effect of mathematical concepts and scientific thought is optimized.
As China’s first documentary-style variety show focused on agriculture,Become a Farmer explores an innovative practical approach to rural revitalization and science popularization within domestic variety programs. The show effectively incorporates agricultural science knowledge through multiple dimensions,including exploring science popularization themes,constructing engaging scenarios,reconstructing narratives,and enhancing communicative effects. It successfully achieves immersive and panoramic dissemination of professional agricultural knowledge to the public. The experiences from this program offer valuable insights for innovation in science popularization narratives among domestic variety shows.
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and brain-computer interface technologies,the evolving relationship between humans and technology,as well as the crisis of human subjectivity,has become unavoidable topics in contemporary humanities research. Among classic science fiction films,Kon Satoshi’s Paprika presents a representative vision of posthuman subjectivity. Through imaginative interactions between humans and brain-computer interfaces,spectacular representations of the metaverse,and the embodied construction of subjectivity,the film articulates a fluid,decentralized form of posthuman thought grounded in humanistic concern. Exploring and re-evaluating Paprika helps us reaffirm humanity’s unique subjective value as we approach the imminent era of general artificial intelligence and the posthuman future.