State of the Arc Podcast NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.4): Flowers For M[A]chines | State Of The Arc Podcast
May 17, 2023
Discussion includes analysis of ending A, leaders in the machine network, exploring an old shopping center, the hollowness of robot existence, symbolism of garments, the thrill of living on the edge, exploring symbolism and speculating on roles, character progression and network disruption, connection between spirit and body, complexity of language and hidden intentions, exploring the death cult machine colony, and Flowers for Algernon theme.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Leaders in the Machine Network
03:59 • 8min
Exploring an Old Shopping Center
12:07 • 15min
The Hollowness of Robot Existence in NieR Automata
27:13 • 13min
The Symbolism of Garments and the Core of Humanity
39:53 • 17min
The Thrill of Living on the Edge
56:47 • 13min
Exploring Symbolism and Speculating on Roles in 'NieR Automata'
01:10:16 • 2min
Character Progression and Network Disruption
01:12:38 • 2min
The Connection between Spirit and Body and Pascal's Warning
01:14:13 • 2min
Exploring the Complexity of Language and Hidden Intentions
01:16:09 • 2min
Exploring the Death Cult Machine Colony
01:17:49 • 19min
Flowers for Algernon: Intelligence, Death, and the Futility of Life
01:37:18 • 6min