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Foundation. Season 1. (Episode 10). How To Wipe Out Everything You Love. by Perfectblue Blue:



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A very powerful scene from the TV show Foundation (Season 1) episode 10 (The Leap).

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The Philosophy Of True Detective – Wisecrack Edition by Wisecrack:



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The first season of True Detective is well known for engaging with pessimist themes, but the philosophy of pessimism goes beyond just the ramblings of Rust Cohle.

It permeates the very fabric of the show – woven into its aesthetics, its references to other works, and even its missteps.

Join us in this Wisecrack Edition as we discuss HOW True Detective creates an atmosphere of pessimism.

Written by: Leo Cookman
Directed by: Michael Luxemburg
Hosted by: Jared Bauer
Edited by: Andrew Nishimura
Motion Graphics by: Drew Levin
Produced by: Emily Dunbar

References:
"Infinite Resignation" by Eugene Thacker
"A Feeling of Wrongness" by Joseph Packer and Ethan Stoneman

 

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How would they commercialize this without polluting the water from the eroding electrodes I wonder?

 

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Airport Baggage Restrictions by Rich Black Guy:

 

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From TV show "Justified"

 

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The YouTube video Why You Shouldn’t Catch Doves #Shorts by the YouTube channel Chewkz:

 

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The YouTube video The Language Virus | Snow Crash by the YouTube channel Quinn's Ideas:



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The 1980s saw the birth of a new genre of science fiction, cyberpunk.

William Gibson's "Neuromancer" ignited the spark, laying the foundation for a genre that would captivate the minds of readers and influence countless films, video games, and artworks.

But every journey has its destination, and as we explore the vast landscape of cyberpunk literature, we discover that Neal Stephenson's "Snow Crash" marks a crucial turning point – the genre's pinnacle of development and the birth of a new element: satirical cyberpunk.

"Neuromancer," a groundbreaking novel, introduced us to a world of hacking, virtual reality, and corporate control.

It ushered in an era of gritty protagonists navigating through labyrinthine networks, confronting powerful entities, and questioning the boundaries between humanity and machines.

The genre had taken its first steps, setting the tone for what would come next.

Over time, cyberpunk flourished and evolved, weaving its way into the collective consciousness.

A multitude of works explored the theme of technology's dark side, portraying futuristic dystopias filled with hackers, cyborgs, and mega-corporations.

However, as the genre matured, its tropes became familiar, and its themes often echoed each other, leading some to believe that cyberpunk had exhausted its creative potential.

And so, as the cyberpunk landscape reached its apex, "Snow Crash" in 1992 emerged on the scene.

Neal Stephenson's satirical masterpiece provided a refreshing twist, signaling the genre's evolution into new territory.

Satire, with its sharp wit and keen observations, became the tool of choice for Stephenson to dissect and critique the world he envisioned.

As we journey alongside Hiro Protagonist and Y.T., we encounter a cyberpunk setting that deliberately exaggerates the genre's elements, creating a vibrant, almost cartoonish world that is both familiar and absurd.

In "Snow Crash," we witness a society where corporate power and virtual realities intertwine, where information becomes a weapon and linguistics hold divine significance.

Stephenson uses humor and irony to shine a light on society's absurdities and the dangers of unchecked technology, while still paying homage to the core cyberpunk ethos.

 

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The YouTube video Getting Called A Word You Don't Know by the YouTube channel Lenarr Young:



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Music

SONG: Distant Love
ARTIST: Causmic
ALBUM: Distant Love
LICENSES: YouTube Audio Library

 

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Listening to Arijit's magic yet again