Episode 27

Finite Jest

Published on: 23rd July, 2021

Zez joins IA to discuss the state of comedy and creativity in an increasingly complicated world. In a more light-hearted conversation, a range of topics come to the forefront including:

- the importance of comedic context

- can something be both funny and offensive?

- the problem with preference falsification

- the ever-changing rules of engagement in comedy

- how the "counter-culture" has shifted politically

- dealing with subjectivity and judgment as a creator

- will time make bigots out of all of us?

- reflections on the blurring racial lines

- how "cancel culture" and freedom of speech continue to evolve

and many more!

Notable mentions:

A German museum that deglorifies racist/oppressive statues

For more from Zez, check out his great new podcast, What's on Your Feed?

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Impostors Anonymous
For the impostor in all of us.
Impostors Anonymous is an exploration of where conversation leads when we attempt to leave our identities at the door. This project aims to limit the audience's ability to be misguided by preconceived notions and labels, allowing for a focus on direct experience and the character of content. While any topic is on the table from any perspective, common themes will include consciousness, mitigating human suffering, and the unraveling of our group and internal identities.