The Creative Philosophy of Bo Burnham

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Bo Burnham’s new special, Inside, was filmed alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans and critics alike have given it rave reviews. It’s far from the first 2020 special, but it might be the most impactful piece of media to come out of it.

While Inside could take place at any time in the modern day, the pandemic only exacerbated the issues Burnham discusses. The actual virus isn’t mentioned once in…