5: Avoiding a God-Complex (AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON)

Origin Stories
Written By Derrick Hatch

How does the struggle to control manifest in your life? In 'Avengers Age of Ultron', this desire to control is evident in Tony Stark, as the layers of his psyche unravel through the personas of Iron Man, Ultron, and Vision. Through this film, Joseph shows how Stark's journey can help us avoid falling into the trap of the God-complex. 

  • Introduction (0:00)

  • Why We Chose 'Avengers Age of Ultron' (1:41)

  • Control and the God-Complex in 'Age of Ultron' (7:48)

  • References to Frankenstein, Pinocchio, and the Bible (21:18)

  • Addressing the God-Complex in Tony Stark through Ultron & Vision (26:58)

  • Conclusion (32:58)

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Derrick Hatch
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