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Reticulating Splines: A Sims Podcast
by Whitney Meer & Kit Armstrong
Will Wright dared us to. In 2000, the final page of The Sims manual came with an offer: a list of books to “enhance your understanding of some of the background and social issues entertained” in the game. It also warned us: “all are filled with provocative ideas; Maxis disavows any responsibility for encouraging deep thought.” We’re taking them up on it. Join us for an episode per book. Read with us or just listen along. Follow us on Instagram at @reticulatingsplinespod.
Episodes
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Home: A Short History of an Idea
We read Witold Rybczynski’s 1986 title about the meaning of comfort and the defense of old-school domesticity. What do tartan, Jane Austen, colonial plunder, and modernism have to do with it? Whit Uno-reverses “RETVRN” with a “v”; Kit makes an improbable connection to Travis Kelce. Episode Links...
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Reticulating Splines: An Introduction
In our introductory episode, we preview the reading list, show our suburban credentials, try to explain what The Sims even is, and reflect on video games, dolls, and other imaginative play. Kit ponders god(s)’ omnipotence; Whit reminisces on running an intergenerational labor camp. Episode Links...
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In 2000, the final page of The Sims manual came with an offer: a list of books to “enhance your understanding of some of the background and social issues entertained” in the game. It also warned us: “all are filled with provocative ideas; Maxis disavows any responsibility for encouraging deep...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Will Wright dared us to. In 2000, the final page of The Sims manual came with an offer: a list of books to “enhance your understanding of some of the background and social issues entertained” in the game. It also warned us: “all are filled with provocative ideas; Maxis disavows any responsibility for encouraging deep thought.” We’re taking them up on it. Join us for an episode per book. Read with us or just listen along.
Follow us on Instagram at @reticulatingsplinespod.
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Whitney Meer & Kit Armstrong
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Will Wright dared us to. In 2000, the final page of The Sims manual came with an offer: a list of books to “enhance your understanding of some of the background and social issues entertained” in the game. It also warned us: “all are filled with provocative ideas; Maxis disavows any responsibility...
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