Delusions Of Grandeur The Last Command Ch. 21-24
Dec 29, 2023
Jedi training takes a creative turn with lightsabers during a camping trip. Wedge's cantina undercover antics provide hilarious moments of espionage. Meanwhile, Thrawn's plans clash with the New Republic, and the heroes gear up for an intense assault on a mountain filled with cloning secrets. Dive into the unsettling psychic power of Jorah Sabath and his menacing hold over General Kavl. Leia uncovers critical cloning information while racing against time with new allies. Get ready for epic confrontations as the storyline builds to a thrilling climax!
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Droid Pronouns Reveal Social Coding
- Han sometimes refers to R2-D2 as "it," showing how different characters assign gender and personhood to droids.
- Kelly and Emily note this reveals social coding of gender and relationships toward machines in Star Wars.
Hosts Compare Droid Gender To Real Life
- Emily and Kelly compare droid gender coding to real-world assistants being female-coded and mention L3-37 as an exception.
- They call out how droids often reflect human gender norms and social roles rather than true diversity.
Mara's Force Skill Is Unconventional
- Mara demonstrates raw force skill by mentally seizing Luke's training pod and stabbing it.
- The hosts highlight this as proof of her strong, unconventional Force control.
