Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Listener Mail: PoodleCrab, The Messenger, and Oz Woman
Sep 4, 2025
Dive into a fascinating exploration of video games and their philosophical implications, with thoughts on divine engagement as a player in our lives. Discussions also touch upon the Anunnaki's ties to ancient mythologies and potential extraterrestrial theories. The ethical dilemmas of artificial womb technologies and gene editing spark debates about women's rights and societal perceptions. Plus, a light-hearted nod to Cracker Barrel adds a humorous twist to the mix. Don't miss the excitement of a True Crime Podcast cruise event!
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God As A Game Player
- Thinking of God as a game-player explains decreasing divine involvement over time as attention shifts away from the simulation.
- This model reframes revelations and apocalyptic resets as designer interventions in a high-fidelity sim.
Populous As A Spiritual Parable
- The Messenger compares Populous-style God-games where influence, not control, shapes societies.
- He imagines players using 'God points' to enact floods, then disengaging as the game becomes boring.
Nostalgia For God Games
- Hosts reminisce about older 'god game' and strategy titles like Populous, SimCity, and Age of Empires.
- They note nostalgia often prevents revisiting old games because modern fidelity changes perception.