

Apocalypses & Prophecy with Tale Foundry
Jul 7, 2020
Benjamin Cook, creator of YouTube channel Tale Foundry, joins Tyler and Imachinate to discuss the impact of apocalypses and prophecies in storytelling and world-building. They explore how disasters and prophecies shape societies, the psychological impact of supernatural catastrophes, and the use of prophecies in games like Harry Potter. The conversation delves into themes of fate, horror, and mortality, reflecting on societal reactions to predestination and the balance between fate and individual agency in narratives.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Use of Disasters and Prophecies in Fiction
01:36 • 13min
Exploring Apocalypses in Fantasy Settings
14:14 • 18min
Exploring Themes of Horror, Compulsion, and Fate
32:23 • 2min
Exploring Compulsions, Consequences, and Fate in a Numerical Apocalypse
34:01 • 2min
Exploring Mortality and Predestination in Films
36:08 • 11min
The Power of Prophecies in Games and Stories
46:51 • 26min
Exploring Apocalypses and Prophecy in World-Building
01:12:48 • 21min
Exploring Apocalypses and Prophecy through the Concept of Being the Hero
01:34:10 • 3min