Who triggers societal collapse? | "Escape from New York" (1981) d. John Carpenter

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Following recent discussions about the precariousness of elaborate abstract human thought, this week's episode examines the hypocrisies that seem inherent to human governance in John Carpenter's 1981 cult classic, Escape from New York. We also briefly discuss:Mad Max (Various) d. George MillerContact UsEmail: [email protected]

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