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s07e91 | We Need to Talk About Boomers, with Lionel Shriver

Calmversations

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Navigating Fantasy and Reality

This chapter explores the interplay between literalization in fantasy and storytelling, contrasting written and visual narratives. It examines the effects of film adaptations and the evolving nature of belief systems on individual interpretation and morality. The discussion highlights the role of fiction in humanizing complex issues, particularly in terms of identity politics and themes like immigration.

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