Episode

Scientology Speedrun

Podcast: The World Deconstructed
Published: May 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 662
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Summary

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the viral “Scientology speedrun” trend, why it exploded on social media, and the debate over whether it is protest, prank culture, or harmful spectacle.