Society & Culture
In this episode, we are breaking down the first episode of season 8, Winterfell. We cover what happened, the great reunions, free rider problems, oath-breaking, and what Jon (or Aegon) should do now that he knows his true identity. Topics Discussed: Recapping what happened in the first episode of season eight Our first impressions of the episodes The power dynamics now that everyone is back in Winterfell and Jon has bent the knee and is it better to have one strong leader? 17:30 - The free rider problem and the contributions normal people are making to the war effort. Is it right to seize food and resources from the citizens of the North? How reputation and honor help solve the free rider problem 30:00 - The Glover's not joining and the breakdown of trust, oaths, and responsibility in Westeros 37:00 - Is the Glover's decision to not join the war effort justifiable because Jon bent the knee? 43:00 - Oops, I killed your family - Do you have a responsibility to deliver bad news to the people you work with? 51:00 - The difference in Dany and Jon's approaches to power. Does Dany's ease of taking on power make her a better leader? 54:00 - The difference between being indecisive and being reluctant to take on power Does Jon have an obligation to claim the throne? What do you think Jon should do now that he knows who he is? Let us know on twitter @jameslwalpole and @r_ferg