Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago

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Let’s talk about escapism, catharsis, and why we play games.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
04:33 - The Virtue of Escapist Media
11:51 - The Nature of Escapism
18:41 - Escapism vs. Catharsis
29:48 - A Word From Our Sponsor
31:22 - Outro

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