23: More Than Meets the Eye (TRANSFORMERS)

The Power of Myth
Written By Derrick Hatch

Why do we gravitate towards certain kinds of stories? In this next episode of our 'Power of Myth' series, we search for the deeper meaning of TRANSFORMERS. Joseph shares what these robots in disguise mean to him, with their themes of peacemaking, beating the odds, and transformative leadership. We also discuss at length the TRANSFORMERS mythos; along with why we as humans enjoy collecting physical objects, and the deeper meanings we derive from them. 

  • Introduction (0:00)

  • Why We Chose TRANSFORMERS (1:48)

  • The TRANSFORMERS Mythos (6:00)

  • Why We Collect Physical Objects [Totems] (17:39)

  • The Deeper Meaning of TRANSFORMERS (21:04)

  • Conclusion (30:11)

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Derrick Hatch
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