At this week's Round Table, Inica, Jack, and Madeline discussed the TV show that’s taken the world—and our podcast—by storm: Squid Game. Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or, perhaps, in North Korea…) you’ve undoubtedly heard about Netflix’ most successful series ever. We were reeled in just like the rest of the world and were eager to discuss with each other--and our listeners--what does it mean, and what are the implications for our lives? The show is both very in your face AND very symbolic. We found it somewhat thrilling to watch—and deeply unnerving to reflect on societal implications. How should we engage with the social commentary? How much is it a parable for capitalism and the state of affairs in South Korea--and beyond? Is the lesson that greed and desperation will trump decency and humanity--or the opposite? Our conversation got deep and dark at points, as we wondered whose squid game are WE in? And does it ever end? Please note: there are spoilers galore in this episode so you won’t want to listen if you haven’t yet watched the show or plan to. But if you’ve watched it or are gore-averse, listen in and let us know what YOU think. Thank you for listening!
