Harold Bloom / 哈罗德·布鲁姆

Harold Bloom appears in 51.厌世？反人类？童话故事？…格列佛游记可深了去了 as a critic whose reading helps the host interpret the [[Houyhnhnms|慧骃]] section of [[GulliversTravels|《格列佛游记》]]. The episode uses Bloom to connect the Houyhnhnms with the third-voyage philosophers and scientists: both care for pure reason more than for ordinary human affairs.

In the wiki, Bloom’s role is narrowly tied to Pure Rationality Trap. He helps make clear why the apparently superior rational society can be another danger rather than Swift’s final ideal.

Connections

• [[GulliversTravels|《格列佛游记》 / Gulliver’s Travels]] - source text discussed.
• [[Houyhnhnms|慧骃]] - fictional society his reading helps interpret in the episode.
• Pure Rationality Trap - concept supported by the episode’s use of Bloom.
• George Orwell / 乔治·奥威尔 and [[HongTaoPoliticalTheory|洪涛]] - other interpretive references named by the episode.