Stories as Systems - How Emerging Narrative Tools Are Shaping the Future of Storytelling
Explore the future of storytelling in this 52-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Delve into computational models for representing narrative structure and emerging open source tools shaping the field. Examine the challenge of balancing strict causal logic with dreamlike free-association in storytelling systems. Compare cutting-edge narrative AI research with innovative approaches of contemporary novelists. Discover topics like dramatic structure, extended planning algorithms, branching narratives, and quality-based narrative techniques. Learn about practical applications through examples like CPOCL and the 'exul mater' project. Gain insights into the intersection of technology and creative writing, and how these advancements are revolutionizing the art of storytelling.