THE PLATFORM is an audio play adaptation by author and filmmaker Dan Lauer of Chris Marker's seminal 1967 French film "La Jetée" which serves as the basis for the film "12 Monkeys." The following rules were set for the adaptation by Dan Lauer: He must speak all the dialogue He may only use sound effects and music included in Final Cut Pro X (no downloads) He may not add anything to the plot to elaborate or clarify The final product may not be longer than 25 minutes Watch the original: https://www.amazon.com/Jetee-H%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne-Chatelain-Davos-Hanich/dp/B00E7ND9GI Purchase Dan Lauer's debut memoir POST MERIDIEM: https://www.amazon.com/Post-Meridiem-Unreliable-Madness-Angeles-ebook/dp/B0CC4HQR9R/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Dan Lauer is on threads: https://www.threads.net/@danwlauer

Kernel Panic: a safety measure taken by an operating system upon detecting a fatal error in which it either is unable to safely recover or cannot have the system continue to run without having a higher risk of major data loss. Panic Attack: a sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety and physical symptoms, based on a perceived threat rather than imminent danger. MUSIC: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Memory is a funny thing, especially when yours no longer works properly. The worst part about not remembering something is that you can't remember that you can't remember. I explore this and more, in depth, in today's episode. MUSIC: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The extent to which life can at once become both simpler and more confused is maddening. As is consistent lack of sleep. Additionally, the second point has a lot of influence on the first. These disparate thoughts, and more, are explored in detail. MUSIC: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It's always best practice to reach for the stars, but it's also possible to get burned. There can be a wide gulf between expectations, hopes, wildest dreams and reality. MUSIC: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Sometimes that entails resorting to a mental health treatment typically regarded in the modern age as barbaric and passe. The truth of the matter is far more complicated. MUSIC: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The view from the bottom is dark and lonely. But fighting is always an option. With the right kind of eyes, fighting is the only option. MUSIC: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

“Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.” ― Sigmund Freud "Being entirely honest with oneself is a nearly unbearable exercise that often leaves one in a more tenuous position than when they began." ― Dan Lauer MUSIC: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Have you ever thought: "I could just kill somebody right now"? To what extent did you mean it? MUSIC: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It's a dangerous thing to live a life where you won't accept advice. It's worse still to not even seek it. MUSIC: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/