Discussion clips covering topic we haven't had time to cover on the podcast proper. Brief yourself on these topics via the enclosed 10–15 minute bursts, or become a PEL Citizen to listen to these bonus discussions in their full length. Mark is joined by Nathan Hanks to tell you how to get involved in a discussion yourself. First, learn about Isaac Asimov's story, "The Last Continue Reading …
Not School Theater Group: Bertold Brecht’s “Theatre for Pleasure, Theatre for Instruction”
The Philosophy and Theater group takes on the 1936 essay (read it here) by famed playwright Bertolt Brecht. Featuring Daniel Cole, Philip Cherny, and Carlos Franke. Recorded May 4, 2014. Brecht details many aspects of his innovative "epic theater," the purpose of which, among others, is to get rid of what he sees as the false dichotomy between an amusing theater experience Continue Reading …