Past Present Future The Great Political Fictions: The Time Machine
Jun 6, 2024
The podcast explores H.G. Wells' The Time Machine and its themes of class struggle, societal divisions, and the consequences of evolution. It delves into the contrasting civilizations of Eloi and Morlocks, symbolic representations of social classes. The discussion includes the exploration of the underground in London, reflecting on human identity and the philosophical reflections on human development.
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Intro
00:00 • 18min
Exploring the Worlds of Eloi and Morlocks
18:11 • 13min
Exploration of Societal Class Divisions in a Classic Tale
31:17 • 3min
Exploring the Underground in 'The Time Machine'
33:52 • 22min
Exploring Human Identity and Fiction Series with a Mention of Bonus Content
55:51 • 3min