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Episode 280: Mad Masque (with Phil Ford and J.F. Martel)
Very Bad Wizards
The Allegorical Exploration of Decadence and Repression
The chapter delves into the allegorical interpretation of a story involving themes of decadence, repression, and societal collapse, drawing parallels to real-world political figures. It explores the behavior of the privileged, the isolation of the rich, and the strategies of the ultra-rich in the face of potential societal collapse. The conversation transitions seamlessly from individual psychological repression to broader societal themes, discussing futility, madness, and distraction from uncomfortable truths.
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