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The Xenothesis podcast features review, discussion and analysis of Dawn book 1 of Octavia E. Butler's, Xenogenesis trilogy AKA Lilith's Brood
In episode 69, (Nice ;) ) Richard and Michael discuss the gritty real feel of Octavia's fantastical world and how this is achieved, The Ooloi take the gloves off in influencing the humans, and the humans seem to have made some rare sensible decisions.
In episode 68, Richard and Michael discuss how our eyes adjust to darkness and how much more powerful the construct Oankali are in creating an aphrodisiac.
In episode 67, Richard and Michael discuss another rare human genetic disorder, the tactlessness of the Ooloi and the confusion of the humans about the mysterious evaporation of their reservations about the Oankali now that they've experienced them.
In episode 65, Richard and Michael discuss the Ooloi genetic memory being a form of external storage as well as Tomas and Jesusa's discovery that the can't be away from Jodahs.
In episode 63, Richard and Michael discuss Lilith's disapprobation of Jodahs' approach to the acquisition of Human mates, Spina bifida, Neurofibromatosis, the resilience of the Oankali organelle and trendiness in scientific publishing.
In episode 60, Richard and Michael discuss Jodhas' new form as a giant stalkery pangolin with a human face and hands. We also meet fertile new pair of humans with a genetic condition, Jesusa & Tomas.
In episode 52, Richard and Michael discuss the Final 2 Chapters of Adulthood-Rites and reflect on the book as a whole. Tangents include smoke inhalation and gait recognition technology.
