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Very Bad Wizards

Episode 145: Lost in Borges' Garden

Aug 7, 2018
01:37:03
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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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Quick takeaways

  • Borges' story explores the concept of multiple realities shaped by choices and time, challenging notions of free will.
  • The dream-like narrative weaves surreal elements, inviting reflection on perception, control, and the nature of reality.

Deep dives

Interpreting the theory of time and multiple realities

The protagonist and Steven Albert explore a theory of time where every possible decision is actualized, creating multiple parallel realities. They discuss how each choice splits off into a different future, shaping a labyrinthine network of potential outcomes. The story delves into the idea of exerting control over the fabric of time through choices, leading to a complex understanding of free will within the multiverse.

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