
Eurabiamania 83: The Second Council of Wizards
When East Meets West with Kenaz Filan and Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
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Navigating Futurism and Storytelling
This chapter examines the complexities within the world of Fate Stay Night, with a particular focus on Gilgamesh's character and the obsession with quantifying narratives. It discusses broader themes of cultural stagnation in genres like cyberpunk and critiques contemporary storytelling for its lack of innovation and depth, drawing parallels to current political ideologies. Additionally, the chapter critiques the interplay between technological futurism and religious beliefs, offering a skeptical view on the intellectual landscape shaped by figures like Yuval Noah Harari.
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