Revolution and Ideology The Imagination of Disaster – Susan Sontag
Mar 10, 2022
Susan Sontag, author of 'The Imagination of Disaster', is discussed in this podcast. Topics include the role of fantasy and science fiction in society, power of global threat narratives in movies, and the difference between books and films in creating imagery and spectacle.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Analyzing Susan Sontag's 'The Imagination of Disaster'
01:39 • 2min
The Role of Fantasy and Science Fiction in Society
03:36 • 13min
The Power of Global Threat Narratives in Movies
16:14 • 12min
Books vs Films: A Comparison of Imagery and Spectacle
28:33 • 11min
The Threat to Individuality and the Satire of Starship Troopers
39:28 • 2min
Susan Sontag: Science Fiction vs Horror Characters
41:22 • 4min
Living with the Fear of Death and Annihilation
45:14 • 2min