I’ll take one pound.

I think you’re actually right, and I’m theorizing the orange is a reference to the painting The Son of Man with the apple in front of his face? I’m likely reading too far into it…

It’s been a long while since I read this book back in the 90s, so I’m not married to my own interpretation. But it could be a lesson in privilege and charity. If you have all the things your community envies, it is healthy to share those things through charity. It’s not just about individuality in appearance, but could be an allegory for wealth and equalization. Like I said, could be way off base since I only remember the gist of it.

Neural Viz is hands down the best AI content on YouTube. Always a treat when he posts a new video.