Welcome back to another episode of The Things You Can't Touch ! In this episode of The Things You Can’t Touch, we are joined by Noah from The Rare Podcast to unpack whether anything is ever truly “made up”, or if every piece of fiction is stitched together from our reality. We talk about the way writers borrow from lived experiences, the power of personal truths hiding inside fantastical worlds, and how cultural perspectives shape the stories we tell. From ancient myths to modern novels, is fiction just reality in disguise ?

Follow the conversation here:

00:00 - Introduction

01:33 - How Fictional Is Fiction ?

03:35 - Death Of The Author

05:00 - At What Point Does Art Become Fictional ?

07:57 - Social Media

15:25 - Black, White, And Grey

16:43 - Celebrities And Influencers

21:07 - Plato Hates Art

25:42 - Aristotle Loves It

30:30 - Stories

32:25 - A Way Of Life

35:19 - Fiction's Impact On Real Life

39:38 - Fiction Becoming Real

43:53 - Philosophy Of Language And Aesthetics

49:20 - The Law Of Conservation Of Energy

53:03 - Hume

56:20 - Outro

This was such a thoughtful and playful conversation that blends philosophy, creativity, and culture. This is perfect for anyone who loves books, films, or simply thinking deeper about the art we consume.

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See you in the next episode !!