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In this episode of [F]law School, hosts Jessenia Class and Thy Luong explore the corporate construction and manipulation of boredom with special guest Nelson Reed. They explore how companies have turned boredom into a profit center by pushing myths about why feeling bored is our fault and readily cured by purchasing their products. Get ready for a fascinating discussion about the business of boredom.

Guest Bio:

Nelson Reed is a student at Harvard Law School in the Class of 2025. He is also a graduate of Yale University. He is passively looking for bandmates.

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In this episode of [F]law School, hosts Sam Perri and Reya Singh chat with author Frank Obermeyer about his recent article, Harvard Law School’s Graduation Propaganda. Their conversation uncovers the numbers behind Harvard Law’s public interest rhetoric, explores some of the institutional and structural sources of students’ career drift toward BigLaw, and offers a candid assessment of the chasm between Harvard Law School’s messaging and the reality of its students’ general career trajectories.

Guest Bio:

Frank Obermeyer is a member of the Harvard Law Class of 2025. He loves to cook, run, and play music. Check him out on Spotify!

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Special thanks to Shyun Moon and Mirei Saneyoshi for production and editing assistance and Heer Singh and Pragnya Vella for Social Media assistance.

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In this episode of [F]law School, hosts Jessenia Class and Reya Singh speak with Harvard Law student Pantho Sayed about his article, titled “Not Just a Game,” on the challenges within the video game industry. Sayed focuses on the intense pressure developers face due to the corporatization of game production. An avid gamer and writer, Sayed explains how “crunch,” or extended periods of overwork, has become a systemic issue, as large publishers prioritize profits and deadlines over the well-being of game developers. The conversation explores the disconnect between gamers’ expectations and the realities of game production, as well as how the industry’s power dynamics impact workers’ mental health and game quality. Sayed also discusses potential solutions for both workers and gamers, highlighting the importance of ethical consumption in pressuring the industry to change.

Guest Bio:

Pantho Sayed is a student at Harvard Law School (Class of 2025) interested in government and technology legal work. He is also a graduate of Fordham University. Pantho remains a lifelong video game player, graphic novel enthusiast, and overall geek.

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Special thanks to Mirei Saneyoshi, Safowana Islam, and Gauri Sood for production and editing assistance.

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