Duality
Duality is an exploration of contradictions through stories. Every episode, hosts Edward Sturm and Izzy Amoruso bring you two narratives and a conversation about how they coexist. At the intersection of history, art, politics, and pop culture, Duality is everywhere.
Duality
In Defense of a Simple Narrative: Matthew Shepard | Chanel Miller
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Edward Sturm and Izzy Amoruso
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Season 1
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Episode 3
A witness in a courtroom swears to tell not just the truth, but the whole truth. In other parts of life, however, we get to be selective in the elements of a story we share. When we look for dualities in the real world, we are faced with complex stories. But are there times when a simple narrative is better? Using the stories of Matthew Shepard and Chanel Miller, we discuss how introducing confounding details both creates a nuanced understanding of an event and runs the risk of undermining its power.