

Parallax Poetry Salon #6 - O.G. Rose
Dec 6, 2024
O.G. Rose, a finalist for the UNO Press Lab Prize and Pushcart Nominee, shares their diverse literary journey and insights on belief, memory, and the complexities of love. Joined by Michelle Gardner, they explore the delicate balance between truth and deception in familial relationships. They discuss the importance of addressing death with children, contrasting authentic grief and societal misconceptions. The conversation emphasizes the significance of imagination in navigating life's profound themes, urging a return to rich, communal experiences.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Fragments of Love and Memory
02:53 • 16min
Navigating Truth and Deception in Familial Love
19:20 • 3min
The Complexity of Belief
22:19 • 5min
Navigating Death: Conversations with Children
27:17 • 13min
Life, Death, and Community: A Dantean Perspective
40:14 • 11min
Disneyland: Magic or Sanitization?
51:21 • 4min
Reviving the Joyful Aspects of Religion
55:03 • 2min
The Complexities of Death in Storytelling
56:34 • 25min
The Paradox of Perception in a Digital Age
01:21:37 • 8min
Repetition, Creativity, and Cultural Reflection
01:29:57 • 20min
The Interplay of Economics and Metaphysics: A Cautionary Discourse
01:49:39 • 4min
The Erosion of Humanities in Academia
01:53:54 • 2min
Cycles of Meaning and Imagination
01:55:28 • 9min
Imagining New Frontiers
02:04:17 • 22min