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Tales under the cat tree: Conversations on Imagination, Tech & Human Adventure

Duleepa Wijayawardhana | Tech Leader & Storyteller
Artificial Intelligence
Bioware
Canada
Sri Lanka
Video Games
AI Adoption
Engineering Teams
Internet Archive
Hong Kong
Memory
Papua New Guinea
Fiction
St. John's, Canada
Concept Of Home
Art
Colombo
Software Development
Chile
Paradigm Shift
Sigiriya

From the interactive masterpieces of video games to the turning points of history and the thrills of real-world exploration, our reality is defined by the stories we tell. Tales under the cat tree is a weekly exploration of the architecture of imagination. Hosted by tech leader and lifelong geek Duleepa Wijayawardhana, we dive into the mechanics of world-building. Whether that building happens in ... more

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Today, Dr. Erwin Warkentin goes into how the Allies in World War Two used porn and so-called "black propaganda" tactics to bring about the end of the Nazi regime.

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Do you care if you are remembered? Do you think about your legacy and what you will leave behind? Dr. Erwin Warkentin and I discuss the meaning of legacy.

This episode features a conversation between Dr. Warkentin and I on the meaning of legacy. We ... more

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Geoff Younghusband has been around the Canadian/Newfoundland music scenes for well over three decades now. He's played with some of the most well-known Newfoundland alternative bands including Potbelly, Fur Packed Action, and these days with Jigger. ... more

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What's your definition for "home"? Is it a place, a country, a feeling? Today's episode features an original short story titled "Going Home" and a conversation between the host, Duleepa Wijayawardhana and Dr. Erwin Warkentin, on the concept of their ... more

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Dr. Erwin Warkentin
Guest, discussing legacy and memory
Episode: Ep64: What is your legacy?
Geoff Younghusband
Musician (Jigger, Fur Packed Action, Potmaster)
Jigger; Fur Packed Action; Potmaster
Episode: Ep63: A conversation with musician Geoff Younghusband
Joe Teo
Entrepreneur, co-founder of HeyOrca
HeyOrca
Episode: Ep60: A special Canada Day for 2026
Sylvia Warkentin
Guest sharing experiences growing up in Canada and observations on immigration
Episode: Ep59: A conversation about a changing Canada
Erwin Warkentin
Guest with memories of Canada from abroad and reflections on national identity
Episode: Ep59: A conversation about a changing Canada
Johnny Nolan
Punk rock musician and commentator on Newfoundland music scenes
Independent musician, local scenes
Episode: Ep57: Alternative music creating alternative spaces
Rhea Rolman
Writer and journalist, CHMR station manager, author of A Queer History of Newfoundland
CHMR, University community radio; Author
Episode: Ep57: Alternative music creating alternative spaces
Brent Knowles
Game designer
Thought Pennies
Episode: Ep56: Creating game worlds with designer Brent Knowles
Irwin Warkentin
Former professor, media and propaganda scholar
Memorial University
Episode: Ep55: Manufacturing reality

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Duleepa Wijayawardhana
Host of Tales under the Cat Tree; long-form conversations on imagination, tech, and human adventure.
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Host of Tales under the Cat Tree; introduces guests and guides conversations.

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Ep64: What is your legacy?
Q: What is it that you wish to leave behind, and how do you wish to be remembered?
The guest suggests that memory is not fully controllable and that legacy emerges through the way one impacts others and how stories about them are told, rather than through self-serving gestures.
Ep62: What does "home" mean to you?
Q: Where did you first feel at home?
The guest talks about feeling at home in the memory of living with a partner, in Winnipeg, and later finding that home can be elsewhere depending on who is present and the sense of belonging created by others.
Ep62: What does "home" mean to you?
Q: What is home?
The guest describes home as a fluid concept—a state of mind, a feeling of safety and freedom, and a place that can exist wherever loved ones or meaningful memories are, not just a physical dwelling.
Ep. 11: On the emotions of autobiography
Q: What is lost or gained when memory is read aloud versus read to oneself?
Reading aloud introduces emotional nuances and interpretations that the writer might not intend, potentially increasing emotional resonance while also distancing the author from the raw memory.
Ep. 11: On the emotions of autobiography
Q: How does it feel to put yourself down on paper with a clear opinion and personal stance?
It feels good and liberating, as it allows the writer to express personal beliefs directly, rather than hiding behind evidence alone, while still acknowledging thoughtful reasoning.

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This show explores how imagination takes shape across diverse media and experiences, from video game design and world-building to personal histories and cultural identity. Conversations consistently thread practical craft—how to design believable worlds, build modular systems, and tell coherent stories—with human-centered themes like belonging, migration, and community. Guests range from game designers and studio leaders to writers, musicians, educators, and researchers, offering insider perspectives on creation, collaboration, and the cultural impacts of technology and art. A notable strength is its ability to blend hands-on technical detail with reflective storytelling, often weaving in personal anecdotes about place, memory, and identity... more

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