Why the Wheel Breaks: Cyclical Time, Stagnation, and Revolution | S6 Ep. 35

In this episode of the Black Tower Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most thought-provoking themes of The Wheel of Time: the tension between the endless turning of the Wheel and humanity’s yearning for progress and change.

Is true freedom possible in a world bound by eternal recurrence? Does the Wheel’s cycle preserve balance, or does it trap humanity in stagnation? And what happens when individuals or movements dare to push against the Pattern itself?

Join us as we explore the philosophical and narrative layers of cyclical time, rebellion, and the hope (or fear) of breaking the Wheel.

📚 Topics we cover:

- The philosophy of eternal recurrence in the Wheel of Time

- How characters embody the struggle between fate and free will

- Historical and mythological parallels to cycles of time

- What revolution might mean in a world where history repeats itself

💬 Let us know in the comments: Do you think the Wheel should keep turning—or is it time for it to break?

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