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Episode 62: These Violent Delights | HBO's Westworld, the Enlightenment & the American Frontier

Episode 62: These Violent Delights | HBO's Westworld, the Enlightenment & the American Frontier

FromThe Midnight Myth Podcast


Episode 62: These Violent Delights | HBO's Westworld, the Enlightenment & the American Frontier

FromThe Midnight Myth Podcast

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
May 6, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Have you every questioned the nature your reality, or podcast? Per chance you should…Listen this week as The Midnight Myth applies its thoughtful analysis the HBO hit series Westworld. Central to West World is the idea of the west, a frontier, a lawless land ripe for civilized folk to come and claim— if they are tough enough to keep it. Amid the moral questions of artificial intelligence and a world created where humans can cater to every lustful wish and violent desire, is a narrative of America. This week Derek and Laurel seek to understand the narrative, from Ancient Rome, to Enlightenment Politics, and everything in between and hereafter.

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Released:
May 6, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Derek & Laurel dish on myths, history, pop culture and more as they explore universal themes in storytelling. From Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to the Marvel Universe and Star Wars, we've been making pop culture sound smart since 2017. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/midnightmyth/support