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Understanding the Psychology of Book Banning with Alice Hoffman
45:17 - 53:09 (07:52)
Alice Hoffman highlights the concept of book banning and how it is often motivated by a belief in righteousness, pointing out the significance of the starting point of the Harry Potter series which involves the burning of books and the suppression of curiosity.
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The podcast host discusses the motivations behind book banning and censorship, referencing the Harry Potter series and how characters like Harry's aunt and uncle discourage questions and knowledge-seeking.
45:17 - 48:37 (03:20)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the motivations behind book banning and censorship, referencing the Harry Potter series and how characters like Harry's aunt and uncle discourage questions and knowledge-seeking. The guest explores the idea that those who partake in book banning may believe they are on the side of righteousness.
ChapterUnderstanding the Psychology of Book Banning with Alice Hoffman
EpisodeChapter 2: Burn The Witch
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
This podcast discusses the presence of good and evil in children's stories, and the temptation to simplify morality into black and white categories, while acknowledging the complexity of human behavior.
48:37 - 50:26 (01:49)
Summary
This podcast discusses the presence of good and evil in children's stories, and the temptation to simplify morality into black and white categories, while acknowledging the complexity of human behavior.
ChapterUnderstanding the Psychology of Book Banning with Alice Hoffman
EpisodeChapter 2: Burn The Witch
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling discusses the importance of conscience and difficult decision-making in her characters, particularly Dumbledore and Snape, and the tendency to mistake adrenaline for conscience in contemporary society.
50:26 - 53:09 (02:43)
Summary
J.K. Rowling discusses the importance of conscience and difficult decision-making in her characters, particularly Dumbledore and Snape, and the tendency to mistake adrenaline for conscience in contemporary society.