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Animal Farm 2.0: The George Orwell sequel you didn’t know you needed

Sep 24, 2023
The podcast explores the sequel and reimagining of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', discussing political commentary and the experience of watching UK politics from Paris. It explores the allegorical nature of politicians and the emotional blindness of the left. The chapter delves into the character of Buttercup and the decay of truth. It also discusses language manipulation, gaslighting, and post-truth in Animal Farm, highlighting the violence done to language and the potential for positive change through individual responsibility.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Sequel and Reimagining of Animal Farm
02:22 • 12min
3
The Allegorical Nature of Politicians and the Emotional Blindness of the Left
13:54 • 3min
4
Exploring Buttercup and the Decay of Truth
17:03 • 2min
5
Language manipulation, gaslighting, and post-truth in Animal Farm
18:49 • 10min
6
Discussion about a book, thanking a guest, and promotion of another podcast
28:49 • 2min