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Will Freeland

Purple Man, Empath, and the Ethics of Total Control

What sense of morality emerges when you’re never denied anything? Can one learn the importance of not causing harm when they have the power to manipulate emotions at will? Join us as Will and Steve from Hype is my Superpower delve into the complexities of these questions. We’ll discuss the portrayals of Purple Man in Jessica Jones and Empath from X-Men, examining the ethical dimensions of characters with the ability to exert total control.

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What If We Talked About ‘What If…?’

Join us as we delve into the ethical questions sparked by the Marvel series “What If…?” This episode features a discussion with Will and Steve from the Hype is my Superpower Podcast, where we explore the alternate realities and moral conundrums of the show.

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Daredevil on Page and Screen

What drives Matt Murdock to don the mantle of Daredevil? We delve into the complexities that trouble his conscience and faith when he puts on the mask and explore how these issues are portrayed differently on screen compared to the comic books.

Joining us are Will and Steve from the Hype is My Superpower podcast for the inaugural episode of our On Screen & Page series. We’ll compare and contrast how characters and ethical dilemmas are addressed in the original comic book narratives versus their adaptations on screen.

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The Ethics of Falcon and the Winter Soldier • Episode 4

In this episode, we confront the moral dilemmas posed by the Super Soldier Serum: Would you take it if you had the chance? Is John Walker a murderer, or is Karli Morgenthau? Will Freeland rejoins Paul and Matthew to dissect these ethical conundrums from Episode 4 of Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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