InvertedMobiusStrip

Interesting analysis. I think one of the things often overlooked, though, is just how vast space is. Even if there is intelligent life out there, the odds of them being able to contact us is made difficult by the fact that there is so much distance to be covered. This is something that Interstellar had to deal with, and why it made sense that the “alien species” that was helping humanity turned out to just be humanity itself; that seems far more likely than another species finding us and being able to provide us with the technology to travel vast distances within the lifespan of humanity.

I find the argument for authenticity to be compelling (especially as someone who mostly watches subs) but I wonder if striving for authenticity can hinder entertainment. For instance, in the still from the Pokemon episode, many american children would not have understood a conversation about rice balls, and thus would have lost interest. Is that a compromise worth making?

Reading this I was suddenly reminded of the ways that trolling have permeated into life outside of the internet, especially when it comes to children. When it comes to the “stop touching me” argument, kids often like to argue that they aren’t touching the person but their clothes. Is there an innate feeling for all kids to do things like that, or is it something conditioned in individuals?