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The Tale of Arthur Desmond and the Impact of Misguided Roleplaying
03:10 - 06:11 (03:00)
The host discusses the potential impact of roleplaying and tabletop games on a person's actions and the recent example of Santino Legan, who committed a mass shooting, and his online presence, including his interest in steampunky name, 'Arthur Desmon'.
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A discussion on the racist and white supremacist beliefs of Arthur Desmond and Ragnar Redbeard, and how they have influenced the alt-right movement today.
03:10 - 03:59 (00:48)
Summary
A discussion on the racist and white supremacist beliefs of Arthur Desmond and Ragnar Redbeard, and how they have influenced the alt-right movement today.
ChapterThe Tale of Arthur Desmond and the Impact of Misguided Roleplaying
EpisodePart One: Ragnar Redbeard: The Patron Saint of Toxic Masculinity
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The tale of Arthur Desmond highlights the potential dangers of individuals turning to isolation and escapist activities, such as playing Dungeons and Dragons excessively, as a means of avoiding real-world problems.
04:00 - 06:11 (02:11)
Summary
The tale of Arthur Desmond highlights the potential dangers of individuals turning to isolation and escapist activities, such as playing Dungeons and Dragons excessively, as a means of avoiding real-world problems. Research into the online presence of Santino Legan, the perpetrator of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting in 2019, revealed that he had a fascination with such activities.