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This Week in Startups

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Exploring Identity in 'Severance' and Beyond

This chapter examines the dramatization of real-life figures in series like 'WeCrashed' and its implications on narrative authenticity. It delves into the surreal and dystopian themes of 'Severance', particularly the division of self between work and personal life, while drawing connections to other shows and the evolving role of podcasting in storytelling. The discussion highlights the unsettling atmosphere of corporate environments portrayed in television, using design choices to evoke feelings of entrapment and exploring deeper philosophical questions about identity and work.

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