Poor Thing

Poor Thing

From Fearful Symmetry by Bob Paris

March 24, 2026 · 29 min · Season 3 · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode explores the efforts of Fearful Symmetry to save the world while pondering the significance of a dying rat.

Fearful Symmetry is trying to save the world. So please, we beg you, don’t bother us when we’re working. Also, just what exactly is the significance of a dying rat?

People in this episode

Host: Bob Paris

Topics covered

  • saving the world
  • significance of death
  • drama
  • fiction
  • performing arts

Keywords

  • Fearful Symmetry
  • Poor Thing
  • saving the world
  • dying rat
  • drama
  • fiction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fearful Symmetry

Books & works: Poor Thing

Places: the world, a dying rat

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