I also haven't watched this particular series; however, I had similar sentiments with other series on the rise and fall of influential figures. "The Dropout" about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. Anna Delvey in "Inventing Anna". Sarma Melngailis and Anthony Strangis in Netflix’s “Bad Vegan.” “LuLaRich” on the the (still active) apparent pyramid scheme LuLaRoe. The list goes on. As you articulated, the theme of these narratives is "we did exactly what the rules of the game told us to do".
As we continue to have shared dialogue and discourse, my hope is that we are able o not just collectively change the rules, but reframe the whole game to one of love and equality. I'm currently reading "All About Love" by bell hooks, which shares the antidotes to many of these ills.
Thanks Hima for writing another piece that connected more dots for me.
yes yes yes to reframing it all. our dialogue and ability to see the status quo more clearly gives me hope. that book will change you. so glad it came into your orbit <3
I also haven't watched this particular series; however, I had similar sentiments with other series on the rise and fall of influential figures. "The Dropout" about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. Anna Delvey in "Inventing Anna". Sarma Melngailis and Anthony Strangis in Netflix’s “Bad Vegan.” “LuLaRich” on the the (still active) apparent pyramid scheme LuLaRoe. The list goes on. As you articulated, the theme of these narratives is "we did exactly what the rules of the game told us to do".
As we continue to have shared dialogue and discourse, my hope is that we are able o not just collectively change the rules, but reframe the whole game to one of love and equality. I'm currently reading "All About Love" by bell hooks, which shares the antidotes to many of these ills.
Thanks Hima for writing another piece that connected more dots for me.
yes yes yes to reframing it all. our dialogue and ability to see the status quo more clearly gives me hope. that book will change you. so glad it came into your orbit <3
I haven’t watched it, but I’m guessing I’d have a similar reaction. Loved your reflections as always 💜
you definitely would lol