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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 487: Come On, Get Happy: A Cultural Reflection on Apple TV’s Pluribus

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Cole observes that in a secular society, modern political identity has begun to function as a surrogate religion, offering belonging and moral clarity.
Theology professor Cole Burgett joins host Melanie Cogdill for a spoiler-filled discussion and Christian analysis of the Apple TV+ sci-fi series Pluribus. They explore the show's themes of hive-mind collectivism, artificial happiness, and loneliness, while also discussing its creator Vince Gilligan and its relevance to modern culture and politics.

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A thoughtful Christian reading of peace, conformity, and the cost of eliminating conflict.

Episode 487 uses Apple Plus's Pluribus as a starting point for a Christian reading of what happens when disagreement, ambiguity, and emotional strain are treated as flaws to remove.

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If you want a Christian take on Pluribus and its no-conflict future, this one earns your attention.

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