Is Doctor Who a Religion?

The video explores Doctor Who, a BBC television show featuring The Doctor, a time-traveling alien. It delves into the show's fandom, known as Whovians, and compares its cultural impact to religion. The video discusses how Doctor Who's symbols and themes create a cosmology, influencing fans' worldviews and ethics. It highlights the show's encouragement of exploration and moral responsibility.

What is the primary mode of transportation for The Doctor in Doctor Who?

• A flying car

• A police call box

• A time-traveling train

• A magical carpet

Which term is used to describe the fan base of Doctor Who?

• Ringers

• Potterheads

• Trekkies

• Whovians

What does the anthropologist Clifford Geertz define religion as?

• A collection of ancient texts

• A system of symbols establishing moods and motivations

• A belief in a single deity

• A set of moral laws

What role does The Doctor play in the universe according to the show's cosmology?

• A time-traveling merchant

• A sworn protector of humanity

• A neutral observer

• A destroyer of worlds

What is a constant theme in Doctor Who that contributes to its cosmology?

• The Doctor's search for his true name

• The Doctor's death and regeneration

• The Doctor's immortality

• The Doctor's quest for treasure

According to the transcript, what is a unique aspect of the Doctor Who fandom?

• They have a strict hierarchy

• They build call box shaped shrines

• They have a remix culture and dedicated cosplayers

• They follow a single leader

How does Doctor Who encourage its viewers, according to the transcript?

• By discouraging scientific inquiry

• By focusing on material wealth

• By promoting isolation

• By encouraging exploration and collaboration