Howorth Estate

Howorth Estate, as well as Francis’ wilding efforts on the property, symbolize the regenerative capabilities of the natural world. The owners of the estate hire Francis to supervise the return of the former agricultural land back to its natural state. Howorth thus becomes a microcosm of the way in which the natural world, despite the incalculable damage that humans have inflicted on its flora and fauna, can heal, regrow, and, once again, thrive. Importantly, this regenerative ability depends on the deeply entwined relationships between the various plants and animals at the estate; this sense of interconnection provides a powerful lesson to humans as the global community works to navigate the climate crisis.

Neuroimaging

For Olivia, neuroimaging represents the faux-authority of the scientific establishment. She comments that images of brain activity lend any finding an aura of seriousness, professionalism, and irrefutability. Her criticism of the use...