The article discusses the premise of Apple TV+'s show "Severance," which tackles the concept of workplace identity separation through a fictional microchip implant. The show's creators consulted neurosurgeon Vijay Agarwal to realistically portray severance's effects. Agarwal shares his unexpected involvement and the challenges of depicting such a concept in a modern context, especially as it resonates with current struggles for work-life balance. The series raises philosophical questions about identity and labor, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
In the world of the show, a company called Lumon Industries requires certain employees to undergo its severance procedure, which means you'll never have to take work home.
To help make the procedure and its effects as realistic as possible, the folks behind Severance brought on a real-life neurosurgeon to consult on the show.
Vijay Agarwal is chief of the Skull-Base Tumor Center at Montefiore Einstein, who provided insight into the show's scientific concepts.
The idea of separating professional and personal identities resonates deeply in today's work culture where many struggle with work-life balance.
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