How NieR: Automata Tells the Ultimate Humanist Fable
A comprehensive analysis / critique / thematic deep-dive of NieR: Automata, one of the best games ever made. What is the meaning of life? And how should we then live, if existence has no innate higher purpose? It sounds unlikely, but this 2017 game about gothic-lolita androids has a very compelling answer: Humanism. Support me on Patreon: / michaelsaba Sources: Archipel's documentary of Yoko Taro: • Yoko Taro, directing NieR: Automata Yoko Taro at GDC, "Making Weird Games for Weird People" - • Video What is humanism? https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-...
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A Comprehensive Reading of Nier Automata [MASSIVE SPOILERS]
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