The Symbolic World 387 - Severance: When Hierarchy Breaks Down
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Apr 2, 2025 Dive into the surreal world of 'Severance' as the podcast unravels its themes of identity and isolation. The exploration of Mark's emotional severance after his wife's death resonates deeply, reflecting the widespread feelings of disconnection experienced during the pandemic. Discover how fragmented hierarchies impact the characters’ lives, revealing the darker implications of a society struggling with unity and love amidst chaos. This thought-provoking journey prompts reflection on our own identities and human connections.
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Hierarchies of Being
- Beings function as hierarchies with wholes and parts, cascading alongside each other.
- These hierarchies exist within individuals (psyche, body) and society.
Severance as Alienation
- Severance can be seen as a form of alienation, where aspects of yourself are disconnected from the whole.
- This alienation can manifest in sin, where desires or thoughts prioritize individual goals over the person's well-being.
Multi-Level Severance
- Severance operates on multiple levels: within individuals and within organizations.
- Severed workers in Lumen mirror the internal fragmentation of their own beings.