"Infected" | The Last of Us Show Recap | S1:E2
374Join me, Professor Noctis—a real-life professor of religion, myth, and video games—as we continue our in-depth exploration of The Last of Us! This week, we’re breaking down Episode 2: "Infected", diving deep into the science, philosophy, and psychology behind the episode’s most intense moments.
In this episode, we examine:
⚖ ️ Ethical Dilemmas in a Collapsing World – Was bombing Jakarta the right call?
🦠 The Origins of the Outbreak – How The Last of Us uses real-world science to terrify us.
🎮 The Horror of the Clickers and the Changes Made in the Show
🔥 Tess’s Sacrifice – Exploring themes of self-sacrifice, trust, and survival.
Each week, we connect the show, the game, and real-world research, with interviews from leading experts in psychology, philosophy, and more.
For the series, you'll get THREE episodes a week:
📅 MONDAY: Full episode recaps (starting with Season 1 and continuing through Season 2).
🎮 TUESDAY: Live lecture-playthroughs – Let's Plays + academic insights into the game.
💬 WEDNESDAY: Deep-dive discussions & expert interviews on The Last of Us’ biggest themes.
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