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The Hilarious Fantasy of Terry Pratchett
Alienating the Audience
The Significance of Social Constructs and Imagination in Human Civilization
I enjoyed a show that reminded me of Yuval Harari's book Sapiens. The show explored the idea that concepts like money, democracy, and the days of the week are social constructs. It also touched on the importance of fantasy and imagination in being human. I found it profound and it is a theme in Terry's work. It's not just about wizards and a flat world, it tells stories about humanity.
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