Hey y'all, remember that scary Mimetic Theory i talked about in this post and this other post?
Well since I will now point out daily applications of what i post about, i figured i'd start here. The best instance of Mimetic Theory can be found the best show on TV today... BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!
Remember when Lee gives an empassioned speech in defense of Baltar? That's Mimetic Theory!
Lee points out a string of incidents, some involving himself, where people were forgiven for serious crimes, and defends those decisions, arguing that humanity is not a real civilization anymore. Adama thinks that executing Baltar for actions that he couldn't really prevent is not justice, and that Baltar is just the Fleet's scapegoat for everyone's misdeeds and failures on New Caprica. The speech plays a major role in Baltar's subsequent acquittal.
I couldn't find a video of Lee's speech, but you can listen to it here!
GO WATCH BATTLESTAR! IT'S THE BEST, MOST RELEVANT SHOW ON TV!!!!
1 comment:
I don't know much about mimetic theory, but I do know about Battlestar, and it's kick-ass-ery. YAY BATTLESTAR!!!!!!
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