Tree Article Concept Development

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Is it actually, like I think maybe George said this at one point. It’s like, it could that article be, like, a hello world? Like, I’m a I’m a tree. Yo. I’m a tree.

Like like, maybe it’s not about anything. Maybe it’s about a tree saying I’ve I’m finding my voice. Well, I would maybe say we we should personally, if so let’s say I was on their team. I don’t know if this should be necessary coming from us, but if I was on their team, if National Geographic was like hello world, I would maybe want The Economist to be something slightly diff I feel like there should be different differentiation. So is it like, which one comes out first?

Yeah. Because we know the audience is more curious. That audience is gonna be more curious. Yeah. And and then maybe The Economist could be because if we in crazy simple terms, The Economist is objective about you know, whereas the National Geographic is potentially it’s obviously objective, but it’s also a bit more opinion made.

So maybe we could say the 3 Economist articles are three statements. So maybe we don’t maybe it’s not about headlines. Maybe it’s about these are three things we want the tree to say. And so maybe the first one could be the tree making a statement about deforestation. This so and it could maybe go like issue optimism solution, for example.

Well, yeah. I mean, we need to make them so as well. But in terms of tree makes statement about deforestation, number 2 is tree makes statement about reforestation, And number 3, tree make statement about the the prospects future prospects, for example. And so they can they can be read as 1, 2, and 3, but they can also just be read in isolation. I’m I’m also really spitballing here.

I haven’t I’ll just so I feel like it’s gonna tell you money. That’s okay. Do you know do you know that Siri is now connected to chat gpt? So on my magazine, I can on my magazine on my MacBook, I can just type to Siri that question, and it tells me from chat JPT. Oh, Oh, I have no other than that.

Well, my answer from Chat CPT was The Economist Magazine primarily focuses on global events, politics, business, finance, economics, science, and technology. Its editorial stance is rooted in classical and social economic liberalism, advocating for free markets, free trade, free immigration, deregulation, and globalization. Publication also covers cultural topics, including art, literature, and lifestyle, providing a comprehensive analysis. So, actually, potentially, my my statement was wrong. But, Yeah.

Yeah. Mhmm. Yeah. I mean, I like the idea of being zoomed out and going in and in and in. So it could be like Copernicus.

You know, I’m I’m trying to kinda give it a bit of a concept to it. Like Copernicus, then it could be weather station, then it could be soil or something like that. Or like the leaf. We could then have something that’s from the perspective of the wet the leaf wetness. Or yes.

Meeting Notes: Tree Article Concept Development

Key Discussion Points

Conceptual Direction of the Article:
- Initial idea suggested by George (paraphrased): The article could function as a “Hello World” introduction—a simple yet profound statement, almost like the tree finding its voice and declaring “Yo. I’m a tree.”
- Open discussion on whether the article should have a thematic depth or simply focus on the tree discovering and expressing its identity.
Differentiating Publications:
- Comparison between National Geographic and The Economist was debated:
  - National Geographic: Typically objective but may include a narrative or opinionated tone.
  - The Economist: Objective and rooted in analytical discourse, often focusing on larger global themes like politics, economics, and science.
- Importance of differentiation between the two publications if they were both writing about trees:
  - National Geographic could potentially take a more exploratory tone (e.g., “Hello World”).
  - The Economist should provide an analytical perspective or clear messaging.
Proposed Structure for The Economist Articles:
- Suggestion to frame the articles as three distinct statements by the tree:
  - Statement 1: The tree addressing deforestation (e.g., its personal or ecological impact).
  - Statement 2: The tree highlighting reforestation efforts (e.g., optimism and potential for recovery).
  - Statement 3: The tree discussing future prospects (e.g., sustainable solutions, the role of trees in combating climate change).
- Articles could follow an overarching narrative but also stand independently as isolated pieces.
- Suggested flow: Issue → Optimism → Solution.
Alternative Conceptual Approaches:
- A zoomed-out to zoomed-in perspective, possibly inspired by Copernican models:
  - Zoomed-out perspective: Start with a broad or cosmic view (e.g., planetary or ecological systems).
  - Zoomed-in layers: Progress through tangible, grounded elements (e.g., weather station, soil health, leaf wetness).
- This approach could give the series a structured concept while allowing for a mix of scientific and poetic tones.
Stylistic and Tonal Considerations:
- Desire for the articles to have a compelling, multi-layered narrative that speaks to curiosity while maintaining clarity and engagement.
- Consideration of creating a unique tone for each article while ensuring thematic unity.
Technology-Driven Insight:
- Participant shared a spontaneous interaction with ChatGPT via Siri to clarify The Economist’s editorial stance.
  - Insights from ChatGPT emphasized that The Economist advocates for free markets, free trade, deregulation, globalization, and provides analytical coverage across topics like politics, economics, science, and culture.
- Discussion arose around how the publication’s style should inform the framing of the tree’s “voice” and messaging.

Next Steps:

Refine the conceptual framing for The Economist’s articles:
- Finalize whether to follow the three-statement approach or the zoomed-out/zoomed-in structure.
- Define the tone, voice, and thematic focus for each article in more detail.
Explore how this approach might differ if a companion piece were written for National Geographic.
Review potential integration of innovative or poetic elements (e.g., perspectives of leaf wetness) to enhance engagement.
Assign roles for further research and drafting based on chosen structure and direction.

These notes aim to consolidate all key ideas and ensure clarity for next steps in article development. Let me know if there’s anything to refine or expand!