

Lost in Translation & Romance
Mar 26, 2021
This podcast explores the themes of romance, cultural misunderstandings, and the incommensurability of aesthetics and East Asian thinking in the film 'Lost in Translation'. It also discusses the awe of discovering ancient wonders in Rome, the complexities of romantic elements in a meaningless world, and the concept of commitment and marriage. Additionally, it explores the concept of balance in ancient and Eastern cultures and contrasts it with the perceived lack of balance in modern society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Meaninglessness, Absurdities, and Cultural Misunderstandings in the Film
04:47 • 2min
Incommensurability of Aesthetics and East Asian Thinking
07:03 • 20min
Experiencing the Romance of Ancient Rome and Prehistoric Sites
27:18 • 3min
Romance, Desire, and the Absence of Meaning
30:25 • 9min
Exploring the Concept of Commitment and Marriage
39:02 • 21min
Exploring Balance, God, and Capitalism
01:00:24 • 5min