Oedipus Rex is All of Us
Update: 2025-10-17
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In this episode, Jim and Jared dive into Sophocles's Theban Trilogy, focusing on 'Oedipus Rex.' They explore themes of fate, prophecy, and the human condition, drawing connections to psychoanalysis and the nature of happiness. The conversation highlights the dramatic irony of Oedipus's journey, his hubris, and the role of Tiresias and the chorus. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and the dangers of repression, ultimately concluding that true happiness is intertwined with accepting the darker aspects of human nature.
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