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A Reader's History of Science Fiction

Dec 26, 2022

In this episode, I give an overview of the different ways that religion and religious themes are used in science fiction.

Book recommendation: Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny

My review of A Case of Conscience.

Other works discussed:
Riverworld series by Philip Jose Farmer
A Case of Conscience by James Blish
Terra Ignota...



Nov 28, 2022

In this episode, I interview Gary Bengier, former CFO of eBay and author of Unfettered Journey, a novel about philosophy and artificial intelligence.

Gary's book recommendation:
Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris...


Nov 14, 2022

Complementing my Marvel catch-up, I review the new DC superhero movies that have come out since the start of the pandemic.

Movie recommendation: DC League of Super-Pets

Other movies discussed:
Wonder Woman 1984
Black Adam
Zack Snyder's Justice League


Oct 31, 2022

I interview Nick Nocturne, host of the YouTube channel Night Mind about the emerging genre of unfiction and its relation to science fiction.

Nick's recommendations:
PBhere (sci-fi)