Cloned to Conform: Point Blanc and the Death of Individuality
Description
In this Mere Mortals book review, we dive into Point Blanc by Anthony Horowitz, a fast-paced youth fiction novel that sparks deeper questions about cloning, perfectionism and identity. Using the wild plot as a springboard, the episode unpacks modern obsessions with filtered personas and asks: what do we lose when we trade uniqueness for conformity?
(00:00 ) - Intro & Series Overview
(00:30 ) - What is Point Blank? A Quick Recap
(01:10 ) - Crazy Plot Devices: Chimneys, Clones & Ironing Boards
(02:40 ) - The Core Theme: Cloning and Control
(04:00 ) - The Perfection Paradox in Parenting
(06:00 ) - Modern Filters: From Fiction to Instagram
(08:00 ) - Uniqueness vs Assimilation
(09:30 ) - What Today’s Influencers Reveal About Us
(10:45 ) - Are We Becoming Clones of Each Other?
(12:00 ) - The Real Cost of Perfectionism
(13:10 ) - Who Are You… Really?
(14:00 ) - If Point Blanc Was Written Today…
(14:45 ) - Final Thoughts on the Book & Concept
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