Nothing Ever Ends: The Philosophy of Watchmen (HBO) - Wisecrack Edition

The video explores the dense themes of HBO's Watchmen, focusing on race, vigilantism, and power. It recaps the graphic novel's history and the TV show's setting, delving into the philosophical questions of judgment and vigilantism. The discussion extends to politics and power dynamics, highlighting historical and historiographical elements. Doctor Manhattan's unique perception of time is analyzed, emphasizing the show's motif that 'nothing ever ends.'

What major event does the Watchmen TV show take place after?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Cold War

• The events of the graphic novel

• The Vietnam War

What is a recurring motif in Watchmen related to power?

• The role of government

• Judgment and vigilantism

• The concept of time

• The dangers of technology

What is the significance of masks in Watchmen?

• They protect from physical harm

• They shield wearers from judgment

• They are a symbol of rebellion

• They are a fashion statement

According to Max Weber, what defines a state?

• The control of economic resources

• The power to tax citizens

• The monopoly of legitimate use of physical force

• The ability to create laws

What does the show suggest about the relationship between past and present?

• The past is a separate entity from the present

• The past is alive in the current moment

• The past is irrelevant to the present

• The past is only important for historical records

What does the show suggest about the writing of history?

• History is only written by victors

• History is subjective and influenced by narratives

• History is irrelevant to the present

• History is always accurate

What historical event is depicted in the opening of the Watchmen TV show?

• The March on Washington

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Tulsa Race Massacre

What is the concept of genetic trauma?

• The idea that trauma is only psychological

• The hypothesis that trauma can alter genetic expression

• The notion that trauma is a myth

• The belief that trauma is inherited through stories

What does Angela learn about her legacy?

• It is connected to the Tulsa massacre

• It is rooted in her family's wealth

• It is a result of her own actions

• It is unrelated to her family's past

What does the phrase 'Nothing ever ends' imply in the context of Watchmen?

• History and its effects are ongoing

• Time is linear and finite

• The show has a definitive conclusion

• Events are isolated and disconnected