Who are you?｜Philosophizing Alice in Wonderland Ep.135
In this episode, the personality Sophie carefully analyzes Lewis Carroll's masterpiece Alice in Wonderland from a philosophical perspective. We explore questions about contemporary social structures and the nature of the self hidden within the story, going beyond the boundaries of children's literature.
We discuss the instability of identity.
From the image of Alice, whose body size keeps changing in Wonderland, we are confronted with the fundamental question of "what makes me, me?" What exactly is the "self" that remains unchanged even when our bodies or roles change? This is a time to re-examine our own ever-shifting existence through the lens of the story.
The dominant aspect of language is highlighted.
The conversations held by the inhabitants of the story may seem nonsensical at first glance, but they actually hide a structure where words are used to confuse others and control the situation. Through the absurd exchanges Alice encounters, we are prompted to think deeply about the true meaning of communication and the power of the words we use unconsciously every day.
An episode about hollow justice is told.
The hollow power structures and the erosion of justice seen in the courtroom scene at the end of the story overlap with the issues of organizational life we face today. Alice's perspective, which sees that having a system is distinct from having true justice, should provide us with hints for living through a chaotic world. Please listen to the full episode for the deep analysis that approaches the core of the story.
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