This chapter explores the legacy of Anna Marie Jarvis, founder of Mother's Day, in comparison to Galadriel from 'The Rings of Power,' highlighting societal perceptions of strong women. It also ventures into a whimsical discussion of orcs in the series, examining their horror elements and complexity beyond typical violence.
Tim Harford's life has been building up to this moment. In this Cautionary Conversation, he discusses the works of his favorite author J.R.R. Tolkien and the social science at play in Amazon Prime's series The Rings of Power. What do elves and whistleblowers have in common? How can evil hide in plain sight? And where do orcs come from?
Season 2 of The Rings of Power is available to watch on Prime Video from August 29th.
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