Institute of Art and Ideas(@IAI_TV):Can rewriting the past set us free to change the future? Exploring how John Steinbeck tackles fate and free will in East of Eden, Noah Lazarides argues that freedom lies in the novel’s very form: the retelling of myth. By unearthing the metaphysical ideas behind the book, Lazarides shows that in a world built on ideas, we all have the creative freedom to rewrite the myths of our lives—and create our own self-fulfilling prophecies. Tap here to read the full article:

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2026.10.30 18:30

Can rewriting the past set us free to change the future? Exploring how John Steinbeck tackles fate and free will in East of Eden, Noah Lazarides argues that freedom lies in the novel’s very form: the retelling of myth. By unearthing the metaphysical ideas behind the book, Lazarides shows that in a world built on ideas, we all have the creative freedom to rewrite the myths of our lives—and create our own self-fulfilling prophecies. Tap here to read the full article: