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I'm curious if you've recently changed your mind on any firmly held beliefs or views?

Hi Sean. I've long admired the way in which you convey complex ideas with impressive clarity and simplicity. I've noticed that science writers often take two somewhat different approached to structuring their writing: a narrative of ideas, with interesting stories sprinkled along the way, or a narrative of a story, with interesting ideas along the way. There are of course great examples of practitioners of either side, and the line between these styles are quite blurry. When writing for a popular audience, I assume you want to draw in not only people who are interested in your subject, but also perhaps people who didn't know that they were interested in your subject. Have you thought about the merits of these different approaches towards growing a wider audience - and what do you find works best?