"In this world… what is the point of emotions besides to torture oneself?"
Fang Yuan's philosophy is clear: emotions are a liability on the path to immortality. But is he truly a machine without feelings? Or is there something left of the human he once was, buried deep beneath centuries of pain and pragmatism?
This podcast examines the evidence, from his moments of quiet reflection and poetry to his interactions with those from his past. We're asking the tough question: Did Fang Yuan abandon his emotions, or did he just imprison them?