Dexa/This Podcast Will Kill You

Published Jan 21, 2025

Special Episode: Robert Alpert, Merle Eisenberg, Lee Mordechai & Diseased Cinema

Dive into 'Diseased Cinema' with Robert Alpert, Merle Eisenberg, and Lee Mordechai as they unravel the evolution of disease-themed movies, examining their societal reflections from hopeful beginnings to chaotic, individualistic narratives highlighted by the COVID-19 era.

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- Can movies drive meaningful change?
  Asked by 8 people
- What is the main topic of the clip Pandemic Perspectives from the episode Moral Illusions?
  Asked by 7 people
- How did the book come about?
  Asked by 7 people
- How did the pandemic influence the book discussed in the episode The Smart Money (EP.160) and the clip Evictions and Economy?
  Asked by 3 people
- What can we learn from past pandemics in relation to the episode Coming To Terms With The New Reality Of COVID-19 and the clip Pandemic Preparedness?
  Asked by 2 people
- How did the pandemic influence the book?
  Asked by 1 person
- Can movies drive meaningful change as discussed in the episode Rainn Wilson Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast) and the clip Dark Human Condition?
  Asked by 1 person
- What is the role of illness in society?
  Asked by 1 person
- Will the pandemic affect adaptations in literature and film?
  Asked by 1 person

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