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HBO's 'The Last of Us' is a video game adaptation that's actually good

By Lauren Forristal

January 13, 2023

"The Las! of Us is HBO's post-apocalyptic thriller based on the popular video game. lt debuted on Sunday, January 15, 2023, on HBO channels. The series has nine episodes in total and lollows the plot of the 2013 game in which a fungus outbreak turns half of the world's population into flesh-eating zombies - a.k.a. "clickers."

Starring "The Mandalorian" actor Pedro Pascal as Joel (a hardened middle-aged survivor tormented by the trauma of his past), and "Game of Thrones" actress Bella Ramsey as Ellie (a feisty, 14 year-old girl), "The Last of Us centers around these two characters who, at first, want nothing to do with each other. Joel and his confidant, Tess (played by Anna Torv), are tasked with smuggling Ellie out of the quarantine zone in Boston and across the U.S. As the story progresses, Ellie and Joel's dynamic shifts as they start to depend on each other.

"The Last of Us" is HBO's first foray into adapting a video game into a series. After so many video game adaptation fails, the show is a relief to many "Last of Us" Ians. lt was co-written by the game's creator, Neil Druckmann, so there was little room for it to flop in the first place. HBO's "The Last of Us" is Druckmann's love letter addressed to the millions of loyal fans that help keep the decade-long franchise alive.

On the surface, "The Last of Us" may just seem like another survival story with zombies. However, the HBO series doesn't focus on dramatic, long-winded shootouts and shots of the undead. lnstead, it focuses on the human relationships between the uninfected as their world turns more uncertain by the minute.

But what makes this show so great, in our opinion, is the fact that viewers don't need to play the game to understand it. Although HBO's "The Last of Us" is very accurate to the timeline of the game and has Easter eggs sprinkled throughout, there are some key differences that help the story speak to a larger audience.

Adapted from https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/13/the-last-of-us hbo-series

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Throughout history, countless remarkable women have made invaluable contributions to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Their pioneering work has not only advanced human understanding in these disciplines, but also paved the way for future generations of female scientists and engineers, shattering stereotypes and challenging societal norms in the process.

Over the past decade, we've witnessed a significant increase in the number of women and girls from all backgrounds and races expressing interest in STEM fields. This diversity enriches the pool of minds focused on answering some of the most challenging questions of our time. The surge in female participation has led to an explosion of new perspectivas, ideas, and innovations, contributing significantly to scientific and technological advancement. There are now more women scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists than ever before working tirelessly to solve complex problems, making our planet a better and more advanced place to live. This shift is not only encouraging but also criticai for the future of global innovation.

Despite prqgress in recent years, there is still a significant gender gap within STEM fields. According to the National Science Foundation, women in STEM make up only 28% of the wórkforce in science and engineering occupations. This undeHepresentation of women in STEM can be attributed to a number of factors, including unconscious bias and lack of access to opportunities. However, it is crucial that we work towards increasing female representation in these fields, not only for the sake of gender equality, but also to ensure diverse perspectives and approaches to problem-solving within the women in STEM community. By empowering and supporting women in STEM, we can drive innovation and advancements that benefit society as a whole.

Adapted from: https://abakcus.com/

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Throughout history, countless remarkable women have made invaluable contributions to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Their pioneering work has not only advanced human understanding in these disciplines, but also paved the way for future generations of female scientists and engineers, shattering stereotypes and challenging societal norms in the process.

Over the past decade, we've witnessed a significant increase in the number of women and girls from all backgrounds and races expressing interest in STEM fields. This diversity enriches the pool of minds focused on answering some of the most challenging questions of our time. The surge in female participation has led to an explosion of new perspectivas, ideas, and innovations, contributing significantly to scientific and technological advancement. There are now more women scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists than ever before working tirelessly to solve complex problems, making our planet a better and more advanced place to live. This shift is not only encouraging but also criticai for the future of global innovation.

Despite prqgress in recent years, there is still a significant gender gap within STEM fields. According to the National Science Foundation, women in STEM make up only 28% of the wórkforce in science and engineering occupations. This undeHepresentation of women in STEM can be attributed to a number of factors, including unconscious bias and lack of access to opportunities. However, it is crucial that we work towards increasing female representation in these fields, not only for the sake of gender equality, but also to ensure diverse perspectives and approaches to problem-solving within the women in STEM community. By empowering and supporting women in STEM, we can drive innovation and advancements that benefit society as a whole.

Adapted from: https://abakcus.com/

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Throughout history, countless remarkable women have made invaluable contributions to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Their pioneering work has not only advanced human understanding in these disciplines, but also paved the way for future generations of female scientists and engineers, shattering stereotypes and challenging societal norms in the process.

Over the past decade, we've witnessed a significant increase in the number of women and girls from all backgrounds and races expressing interest in STEM fields. This diversity enriches the pool of minds focused on answering some of the most challenging questions of our time. The surge in female participation has led to an explosion of new perspectivas, ideas, and innovations, contributing significantly to scientific and technological advancement. There are now more women scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists than ever before working tirelessly to solve complex problems, making our planet a better and more advanced place to live. This shift is not only encouraging but also criticai for the future of global innovation.

Despite prqgress in recent years, there is still a significant gender gap within STEM fields. According to the National Science Foundation, women in STEM make up only 28% of the wórkforce in science and engineering occupations. This undeHepresentation of women in STEM can be attributed to a number of factors, including unconscious bias and lack of access to opportunities. However, it is crucial that we work towards increasing female representation in these fields, not only for the sake of gender equality, but also to ensure diverse perspectives and approaches to problem-solving within the women in STEM community. By empowering and supporting women in STEM, we can drive innovation and advancements that benefit society as a whole.

Adapted from: https://abakcus.com/

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98% of Black Britons said they have compromised self-expression and identity to fit into the workplace, new findings show.

The Black Britons Voices project is a comprehensive survey of over 10,000 Black Britons - lhe largest research initiative ever to be conducted with Black British communities.

The project is a ground-breaking collaboration between @CamSociology, @TheVoiceNewspaper and I-Cubed consultants.

The research reveals a central split on the question of British pride in Black communities, and shows that racial prejudice and insensitivity in UK workplaces remain entrenched, with almost 9 in 10 respondents saying they have experienced racial discrimination at work.

#BlackBritishVoices #Sociology# #UniversityOfCambridge

#CambridgeUniversity

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxvaHkcMW36/?igshid=MTc4MmM

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98% of Black Britons said they have compromised self-expression and identity to fit into the workplace, new findings show.

The Black Britons Voices project is a comprehensive survey of over 10,000 Black Britons - lhe largest research initiative ever to be conducted with Black British communities.

The project is a ground-breaking collaboration between @CamSociology, @TheVoiceNewspaper and I-Cubed consultants.

The research reveals a central split on the question of British pride in Black communities, and shows that racial prejudice and insensitivity in UK workplaces remain entrenched, with almost 9 in 10 respondents saying they have experienced racial discrimination at work.

#BlackBritishVoices #Sociology# #UniversityOfCambridge

#CambridgeUniversity

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxvaHkcMW36/?igshid=MTc4MmM

1Ym/2Ng%3D%3D

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When we started for our drive the sun was shining brightly on Munich, and the air was full of lhe joyousness of early summer.

Just as we were about to depart, Herr Delbruck (the maitred'hotel of the QuatreSaisons, where I was staying) came down bareheaded to the carriage and, after wishing me a pleasant drive, said to the coachman, still holding his hand on the handle of the carriage door, "Remember you are back by nightfall. The sky looks bright but there is a shiver in the north wind that says there may be a sudden storm. But I am sure you will not be late." Here he smiled and added, "for you know what night it is."

Johann answered with an emphatic, "Ja, mein Herr," and, touching his hat, drove off quickly. When we had cleared the town, I said, after signalling to him to stop: "Tell me, Johann, what is tonight?" He crossed himself, as he answered laconically: "Walpurgis nacht."

(...) "Well, Johann, I want to go down this road. I shall not ask you to come unless you like; but tell me why you do not like to go", 1 asked. For answer, he seemed to throw himself off the box, so quickly did he reach the ground. Then he stretched out his hands appealingly to me, and implored me not to go. There was just enough of English mixed with the German for me to understand the drift of his talk. He seemed always just about to tell me something the very idea of which evidently frightened him; but, each time, he pulled himself up, saying, as he crossed himself: "Walpurgis nacht!"

Excerpt from "Dracula's Guest", a short story by Bram Stoker

(1847-1912) first published in the collection "Dracula's Guest and

Other Weird Stories': two years after lhe author's death. lt is

believed to have been intended as the first chapter for Stoker's

1897 novel "Dracula", but was deleted prior to publication by the

original publishers who felt it was superfluous to the story.

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When we started for our drive the sun was shining brightly on Munich, and the air was full of lhe joyousness of early summer.

Just as we were about to depart, Herr Delbruck (the maitred'hotel of the QuatreSaisons, where I was staying) came down bareheaded to the carriage and, after wishing me a pleasant drive, said to the coachman, still holding his hand on the handle of the carriage door, "Remember you are back by nightfall. The sky looks bright but there is a shiver in the north wind that says there may be a sudden storm. But I am sure you will not be late." Here he smiled and added, "for you know what night it is."

Johann answered with an emphatic, "Ja, mein Herr," and, touching his hat, drove off quickly. When we had cleared the town, I said, after signalling to him to stop: "Tell me, Johann, what is tonight?" He crossed himself, as he answered laconically: "Walpurgis nacht."

(...) "Well, Johann, I want to go down this road. I shall not ask you to come unless you like; but tell me why you do not like to go", 1 asked. For answer, he seemed to throw himself off the box, so quickly did he reach the ground. Then he stretched out his hands appealingly to me, and implored me not to go. There was just enough of English mixed with the German for me to understand the drift of his talk. He seemed always just about to tell me something the very idea of which evidently frightened him; but, each time, he pulled himself up, saying, as he crossed himself: "Walpurgis nacht!"

Excerpt from "Dracula's Guest", a short story by Bram Stoker

(1847-1912) first published in the collection "Dracula's Guest and

Other Weird Stories': two years after lhe author's death. lt is

believed to have been intended as the first chapter for Stoker's

1897 novel "Dracula", but was deleted prior to publication by the

original publishers who felt it was superfluous to the story.