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Alienating the Audience

Intergalactic Politics in "The Expanse"

Aug 8, 2023
01:08:39

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Quick takeaways

  • The Expanse depicts Earth as a declining empire, Mars as a disciplined military powerhouse, and the Belters as evolving power players.
  • The series embraces human nature realism, focusing on characters' desires and avoiding strict categorization as good or evil.

Deep dives

Story Focus and Evolution of Earth, Mars, and Belters

The podcast delves into the intricate world-building in The Expanse and the shifting dynamics among Earth, Mars, and the Belters. Earth is depicted as a declining empire, an overpopulated and bureaucratic society contrasting with Mars, presented as a disciplined military powerhouse with advanced technology. The Belters, initially portrayed as underdogs akin to second or third world countries, evolve as a significant power player with allegories ranging from Native Americans to migrant workers.

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