About this episode

Monica Ferrell discusses themes of beauty and technology through the lens of poetry.

Monica Ferrell on robot apples, Playboy bunnies, and botox vs. crow's feet.

People in this episode

Guest: Monica Ferrell

Topics covered

• robotics
• beauty standards
• cultural commentary
• poetry
• art

Keywords

• Monica Ferrell
• robot apples
• Playboy bunnies
• botox
• crow's feet
• poetry
• beauty
• cultural commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: robot apples, Playboy bunnies, botox, crow's feet

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