Undertale - Justice, Mercy & Society

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Today we talk about the seminal video game, undertale! Undertale is a very strange, but beautiful video game where, instead of killing your enemies you can choose to show them mercy. The game turns the conventions of video games on its head. Should you jump on the goomba's head? Why don't you just befriend it instead!This video game literally changed one of the show's host's lives, sending him off to australia and encouraging him to pursue his dream and to stay determined. This game would probably change your life too, if you let it. But you know, the only way to find out is if you go play it. The conversation starts off about this video game, but quickly turns into a huge conversation about social justice, mercy, and whether or not it's more important to ship art or make a statement when it comes to fighting for social change. Minds are changed, arguments are made, and in the end it's gonna come down to how you feel you need to act. The only activists are someone who's active, and fighting for social change. We also discuss how each of us individually can change, and repent for wrongdoing. We hope you enjoy this episode and feel empowered by it.Isaac Peltz: @isaacpeltz www.thebelovedchildren.comwww.isaacpeltzmusic.xyzJosiah Albers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6lcnmCxNiV1ZdcgpJIZRqwKim Startup: @kimstartup