On the Media tells of writer-turned-jury consultant Neal Howard. The interview touches on story telling, narrative strategies and structures, and themes. It includes this comment on the focus of the decision-maker (excerpt):
People have an inherent interest in justice. Justice is something that we’re very passionate about, as opposed to, let’s say, the finer legal points of the case, which is where the attorneys often spend their time. What jurors are interested in is mostly the spirit of the law, and that justice is done.
Domestic Diversions
1. Good counsel on matters of relationships, families and family law. 2. The efforts of good people working together to advance the mind, arouse the heart, and amuse the spirit.
