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Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the nerdy questions. This isn't just a generic book review podcast – it's a show made for and with a community of passionate sci-fi fans. So join the club, and get reading! New episodes every other Thursday.
The Lifecycle of Software Objects (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang
50 minutes
2 weeks ago
The Lifecycle of Software Objects (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fourth short story in the collection, The Lifecycle of Software Objects, and explore the realities of forming relationships with artificial intelligence.
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(00:00) Intro
(03:01) Summary
(10:52) Our Impressions
(16:40) Abu's Favorite Moment
(18:25) Weakest Story in the Collection
(20:38) The Icky Truth About Marco
(23:15) Can We Have Relationships with AI?
(28:22) The Case for AI Relationships
(35:13) The Case Against AI Relationships
(42:41) There Are No Shortcuts to Relationships
(46:47) Outro
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Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang
Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the nerdy questions. This isn't just a generic book review podcast – it's a show made for and with a community of passionate sci-fi fans. So join the club, and get reading! New episodes every other Thursday.
