Listener Mail: Polybius, The Illuminati, and Conspiracy Suggestions
Summary
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the Polybius arcade game urban legend, analyzing its origins in 1980s moral panic and potential confusion with the real game Tempest. They also explore the Illuminati, referencing Robert Anton Wilson’s *Illuminatus!* trilogy and the Bavarian Illuminati’s historical context. A listener named Teresa provides expert insight into water treatment infrastructure, explaining the complexities of municipal water systems and the Flint crisis. The episode concludes with a letter from a young fan named Willow, who shares her interest in true crime and conspiracy theories.
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