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Thoughts During a Game of Thrones Rewatch
Analyzing reactions to fictional violence, like the events in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, in comparison with reactions to real-world suffering.
King Viserys was the reason the house of the dragon eventually falls, and it starts with the loss of Queen Aemma.
We already have the knowledge and tools to address PFAS contamination. What’s missing is urgency and accountability.
Let’s start here: Small Things Like These might not be my favorite movie of 2024 anymore—The Brutalist and Anora edged it out after some recent rewatches—but it still holds a special place.
Analyzing reactions to fictional violence, like the events in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, in comparison with reactions to real-world suffering.
the mechanics of incarceration and one-shot masterpiece on display in episode 1 of adolescence. I review it here