In this calming yet deeply contemplative episode of Read & Roast, Jimmy, Curtis, and Shira dive into Chapter 9 of Echoes of Fate, where the contrast between luxury and mortality takes center stage. Titled The Fake Color, this chapter unpacks the strange peace Assim finds in a pristine, private hospital room—a space so serene, it feels more like a high-end resort than a place to battle heart failure.

The hosts explore the chapter’s rich themes: the aesthetics of healing spaces, the unexpected joy of simplicity, and the strange human ability to find comfort even while facing death. Assim reflects on his minimalist lifestyle, his aversion to celebrations, and the bittersweet tranquility of modern solitude. A wild detour into Norway’s humane prison system sparks a surprising conversation about what true freedom really feels like.

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