Chapter
Critique of Fantasy Fiction and Its Capitalist Imagery
27:57 - 30:36 (02:39)
In this podcast snippet, the speaker critiques the use of capitalist imagery in fantasy fiction, specifically referencing JK Rowling's portrayal of a "banker race" resembling a Nazi cartoon.
Clips
The hosts discuss their distrust towards the surname 'Quirk' and how it relates to Quark from DS9.
27:57 - 28:36 (00:38)
Summary
The hosts discuss their distrust towards the surname 'Quirk' and how it relates to Quark from DS9. The conversation leads to a discussion on anti-Semitic caricatures in Star Trek.
ChapterCritique of Fantasy Fiction and Its Capitalist Imagery
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Comedian Josh Gondelman discusses the progression message in Star Trek, which is about not defeating your enemies but joining them.
28:37 - 29:32 (00:55)
Summary
Comedian Josh Gondelman discusses the progression message in Star Trek, which is about not defeating your enemies but joining them. He decries Discovery's revisiting the Klingon enemy trope in contrast to this message.
ChapterCritique of Fantasy Fiction and Its Capitalist Imagery
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
While Star Trek has been praised for its progressive values, there are also problematic elements within the franchise, such as an anti-Semitic species and a racist episode in The Next Generation.
29:32 - 30:36 (01:03)
Summary
While Star Trek has been praised for its progressive values, there are also problematic elements within the franchise, such as an anti-Semitic species and a racist episode in The Next Generation. These flaws reflect the flawed nature of humans in the 90s, trying to be progressive but not always recognizing their own prejudices.