Relevant To Our Interests Podcast

  Notes:  Recorded on April 11th 2021 Frank and John dive into Junji Ito's Gyo. Frank talks about the plot. Then he dives into the themes: Discussing WMDs and the ecological horror they can bring, as well as the constant escalation between powers. Frank discusses scientific hubris and ethics. Then he discusses the carnival that appears later in the story and its relation to the idea of worshiping weapons and violence.    John discusses the plot structure and the work’s emotional themes and how the overall plot is a corrupted version of the hero’s journey. He then dives into how the immune can pear into the true nature of the myth. Then discusses the emotional weight of the ending.  Quotes: "It's one of those things where even toxic relationships can ultimately still be base on some deep love and caring feelings for the other person."-Frank. "There is so much in life that is playing out games that you didn't make any moves for." -John. Resources:  These are the same resources as Uzumaki as they are one