Ep. 122 - NPCs
In this episode a slightly ill JP puts on his gamer-bro hat and explains the origins of the term “NPC” (non-playable character), which has come to be used by the likes of Donald Trump and Elon Musk as shorthand for boring, gullible people. Is this language inherently dehumanizing and…troubling?
Also covered: “Main Character Syndrome,” Aaron’s experience of being “Obama-fied,” and why Bethany wouldn’t talk to JP if she didn’t already know him.
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