The Troubadour Podcast Nathaniel Hawthorne and the Birth of Sci-Fi (Part 1)
Nov 12, 2018
Delving into the boundaries of human achievement and ethical implications of scientific advancements, the podcast explores the evolution of scientists in literature. Through the mysterious encounter in a house and Dr. Heidegger's experiment with the Fountain of Youth, themes of age, wisdom, and character are vividly portrayed. The guests' pursuit of superficial rejuvenation and youthful folly reveals deeper themes of vanity, greed, and the consequences of tampering with nature.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Evolution of the Scientist in Literature
03:42 • 15min
Unwelcome Intrusion: A Mysterious Encounter
18:34 • 22min
Dr. Heidegger's Experiment: The Fountain of Youth
40:48 • 32min
Dr. Heidegger's Experiment
01:12:59 • 8min
Fallen Fortunes and Respectable Old Gentlemen
01:20:33 • 7min
Exploration of Vanity and Greed through the Fountain of Youth Experiment
01:27:11 • 4min
Character Portrayals and Political Ambitions Explored
01:30:57 • 2min
Youthful Antics and Second Chances
01:33:12 • 10min
Dr. Heidegger's Mysterious Study
01:43:01 • 8min
The Fountain of Youth Experiment
01:51:08 • 17min
Unveiling Dr. Heidegger's Experiment
02:08:36 • 24min