# 171. Looper (w/ Tushar Menon)

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Podcast: [Cows in the field](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cows-in-the-field-922257)
Published: 2026-08-14T04:00:13+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5924

## Resource

We sit down with MIT philosopher Tushar Menon to discuss Looper . Does its time travel make sense? What questions does it raise about identity, regret, parenting, and cycles of violence? Would your younger self hate you now? Tune in to find out! Visit cowspod.com for all our episodes and merch and other silly stuff! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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