Very Bad Wizards

Episode 145: Lost in Borges' Garden

Aug 7, 2018
Dive into Borges' enigmatic story 'The Garden of Forking Paths' with deep reflections on time, freedom, war, and art. Explore the maze of interpretations and complex themes intertwined in the narrative. Bonus discussion on Boots Riley's 'Sorry to Bother You' movie and the artistic richness of Borges and Lynch's works.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Humorous Conversations About a Failed Flight Plan and Conference Experience
01:42 • 2min
3
Exploring Borges' Garden of Forking Paths and Sorry to Bother You Movie
04:05 • 2min
4
Discussion on a Movie with Communist Undercurrents and Absurd Elements
06:04 • 2min
5
Exploring the Dystopian Elements in a Movie Plot
07:47 • 13min
6
Listener Appreciation and Support
20:22 • 5min
7
Unraveling the Garden of Forking Paths
25:36 • 16min
8
Unraveling the Intricacies of Interpretation
41:23 • 15min
9
Navigating Alternate Realities
56:37 • 14min
10
Interpretations of a Complex Narrative
01:10:48 • 17min
11
Interpreting the Artistic Richness of Borges and Lynch
01:27:24 • 9min