Pre-Tragic, Tragic & Post-Tragic Pt 2 w/ Gafni

About this episode

The episode explores the nuances of pre-tragic, tragic, and post-tragic frameworks, touching on various cultural references and themes.

This is the second part of a deep dive into the nuances of the pre-tragic, tragic & post-tragic framing. It begins in speculative theory space and moves into a consideration of power, post-tragic sexual narratives, the integrity of developmental communities, self-harm, and the collective future of inquiry into the concept of the Post-Tragic. Oblique references are made to the film Fight Club, the comedian Richard Lewis, cult classic "The Room," and Spiral Dynamics. Plus, in an act of supreme magnanimity, Layman retracts his curse and saves Marc from a fiery death...

People in this episode

Host: Layman

Guest: Gafni

Topics covered

• pre-tragic
• tragic
• post-tragic
• power
• sexual narratives
• developmental communities
• self-harm

Keywords

• pre-tragic
• tragic
• post-tragic
• power
• self-harm
• sexual narratives
• developmental communities
• Fight Club
• The Room
• Spiral Dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fight Club, The Room, Spiral Dynamics

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