In this episode, Mike tells us about the strange story of Polybius, a videogame reported to be an experiment in mind control. Players experienced effects like hallucinations, memory loss, nausea and seizures. But who made it, and why?
We also talk about how the world wide web is like someone posting you a jigsaw, crows that honk like cars, and teenagers creating hums to deter boomers.
Here’s a rundown of the episode:
01:08 – Hello!
02:05 – Presented Piece: Polybius Ultra
16:32 – Discussion
1:03:04 – Thanks & Where You Can Find Us
1:06:18: Fun Fact – Jealousy and Envy
1:08:05 – Bye!
Total Runtime: 1:08:48
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Research Links
https://www.inputmag.com/gaming/polybius-is-real-video-game-urban-legend
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polybius_(urban_legend)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_controversies
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postal_(video_game)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Age_of_Surveillance_Capitalism
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