Poets At War Ep. 234: The Soul of the Structure

In this episode of Poets At War, Joshua David Ling, Alexander Robertson, and Michael Bush take a trip into the swampy waters of Burnt Marshwiggle!

Why are modern buildings so often ugly, and why do traditional structures feel more human? This question ignites a feature-length discussion on the battle between beauty and utility. The poets argue that the choice between traditional and modern architecture reveals a deeper spiritual conflict: one that values timeless quality, human scale, and adaptability versus one that worships mass production and disposability.

Along the way, the conversation touches on everything from Stream Deck automation and the theology of AI to a chilling story of government surveillance, all tied together by the central question: In the things we make, where do we place our soul?