Episode #41: Sci-Fi and Modern Mythology Necessary Bullshit Podcast
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In this episode, Josh and Ian discuss the cultural and important relevance of science fiction and the implications of myth on society. They reference films like Blade Runner and its sequel Blade Runner 2049, and how the replicants in those films mirror characters in the Amazon Prime show, Humans; the potential problems with automation; the religious symbolism and strong character drama in HBO's, The Leftovers; how shows like Cowboy Bebop and Firefly influenced the Star Wars spin-off show The Mandalorian; the popularity of The Walking Dead; the mythological influences of comic book characters and stories; how time travel and the interconnected lives of the families in the German language Netflix series Dark helps us relate and empathize with fictional characters; the moral and cultural relevance of HBO's Watchmen; technological and social criticism in Netflix's Black Mirror; and the young adult fiction series Pendragon and Japanese anime Sword Art Online.
There is no segment of NBSNews this week.
Follow them on Twitter at:
Josh @Simpsonj423
Ian @modernoverman
and the podcast @necessarybspod
Website: https://www.necessarybspod.com/
Links:
The Climate Pessimism of Blade Runner 2049Recorded 22 January 2020
In this episode, Josh and Ian discuss the cultural and important relevance of science fiction and the implications of myth on society. They reference films like Blade Runner and its sequel Blade Runner 2049, and how the replicants in those films mirror characters in the Amazon Prime show, Humans; the potential problems with automation; the religious symbolism and strong character drama in HBO's, The Leftovers; how shows like Cowboy Bebop and Firefly influenced the Star Wars spin-off show The Mandalorian; the popularity of The Walking Dead; the mythological influences of comic book characters and stories; how time travel and the interconnected lives of the families in the German language Netflix series Dark helps us relate and empathize with fictional characters; the moral and cultural relevance of HBO's Watchmen; technological and social criticism in Netflix's Black Mirror; and the young adult fiction series Pendragon and Japanese anime Sword Art Online.
There is no segment of NBSNews this week.
Follow them on Twitter at:
Josh @Simpsonj423
Ian @modernoverman
and the podcast @necessarybspod
Website: https://www.necessarybspod.com/
Links:
The Climate Pessimism of Blade Runner 2049Recorded 22 January 2020
51 Min.