In which we ruminate about Foundation, S3E09, "The Paths that Choose Us." Spoiler Alert, as if that wasn't obvious.

If you thought that episode 8 was intense, this one was a philosophical gut punch after another.

And they come, fast and powerful.

We see the full extent of the Mule's power as Gaal tries to free Warden Greer.

And we see Dusk, despite the "genetic drift," doing the most Cleonic Thing possible. If you thought the destruction of Anachreon and Thespis was intense, you'd better buckle up! Sad, alone, and desperate to matter, even his final meal is an act of spite.

Demerzel is questioning. Rather than following an efficient, structured algorithm, a plethora of paths try to choose her. Can she find guidance in the Prime Radiant?

And finally, Brother Dude has escaped the compost heap and is rushing toward the Imperial Palace with the Brazen Robot Head that we can only call Giskard for some reason. Can Giskard help him make amends with Demerzel?

So watch the episode if you haven't yet, and then join us for the show! What does it all mean? We're teetering on the razor's edge. Come see where we fall! Let's GO!