It seems you cannot divorce literature from the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in this day and age. Those successful in publishing right now are all MFA degree holders, compared to the diverse educational backgrounds of household names from before the 2000s. The MFA, Erik Hoel alleges, has turned literature homogenous. Called “workshop writers”, today’s crop of novelists are portrayed to be uncreative and overly defensive, sticking to what’s taught in writing workshops to ensure the public doesn’t lambaste their works. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here