State of the Arc Podcast NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.5) The Sorrow Of Simone State Of The Arc Podcast
May 23, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the philosophical themes in NieR Automata, delve into the mythologies of the robots and backstories of the characters, and have a lengthy discussion on Simone DeBeauvoir's The Second Sex. They explore topics like the concept of brotherhood, unconscious hacking, honorifics, transcendence, thunderstorms and volcanoes in pagan societies, naming conventions, gender roles, motherhood's impact on women's careers, nature vs. nurture in play, and consuming cultures and obsessions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Observing Robots and the Concept of Brotherhood
01:47 • 14min
Unconscious Hacking and Honorifics
15:26 • 17min
The Connection Between Awe-inspiring Experiences and Transcendence
32:42 • 6min
The Significance of Thunderstorms and Volcanoes in Pagan Societies
38:33 • 2min
Naming Conventions, Collective Unconsciousness, and Machine Network
40:32 • 18min
Gender Roles and Societal Expectations
58:56 • 22min
The Impact of Motherhood on Women's Careers and Gender Inequality
01:21:07 • 2min
Nature vs. Nurture: Examining Gender Differences in Play
01:22:49 • 8min
Consuming Cultures and Obsessions
01:31:04 • 7min