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.
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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.
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fifth short story in the collection, Dacey's Patent Automatic Nanny, and explore the challenges of raising children in a technological world.
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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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Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the third short story in the collection, What's Expected of Us, and explore the existential dread of not having free will.
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Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the second short story in the collection, the titular Exhalation, and explore why humans are unique in their pursuit of meaning.
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Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the first short story in the collection, The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate, and explore the power of storytelling to change our perspective on life.
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Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They explore how Lauren Olamina embodies an ideal leader, the evolution of religion in the face of scientific understanding, and the importance of community and connection in survival.
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(00:00) Intro
(02:37) Chapter Summaries
(11:17) Our Impressions
(21:17) Lauren's Leadership Style
(32:54) How Science Reshapes Religion
(35:53) Does Religion Need Mysticism?
(42:39) Survival Through Community
(53:32) This Is More Important Than Survival
(01:00:36) Final Ratings
(01:03:37) What We're Reading Next
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Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They reflect on the relevance of Butler's work in today's society, highlighting the prophetic nature of her writing and the urgent themes that resonate with contemporary issues. In their takeaways, they analyze the character of Lauren as an unreliable narrator, and the dangers of denial in the face of change.
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(00:00) Intro
(03:17) Chapter Summaries
(16:11) First Impressions
(26:43) Octavia Butler's Career
(33:52) The Danger of Denial
(43:53) Lauren is an Unreliable Narrator
(01:00:30) Up Next and Goodbye
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the season one finale of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:57) Episode Recap
(11:35) Our Impressions
(14:36) Do This in Season 2
(16:19) The Show Finally Found It's Footing
(18:10) Don't Give Up on This Show
(20:08) Classic Sci-Fi Themes
(22:10) Book 2 Easter Egg
(23:45) Next Season
(24:57) Outro
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the ninth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!
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(00:00) Intro
(01:01) Episode Recap
(07:31) Our Impressions
(09:47) A Good Change From the Book
(10:36) When This Show is at It's Funniest
(12:31) Can't Believe Pin-Lee Did This
(14:38) Outro
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the eighth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Episode Recap
(05:30) Throuple Contract
(08:09) Our Impressions
(10:30) Will Murderbot Betray Them?
(11:29) Best Scene in the Episode
(15:18) Binge This Show
(16:44) Outro
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the seventh episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:53) Episode Recap
(05:07) Our Impressions
(07:55) The Comedy is Hitting
(09:02) Murderbot's Reality
(11:35) Leebeebee Plot Device
(12:28) Outro
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the sixth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the fifth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the fourth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the third episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:42) First Impressions
(04:31) Slow Pacing
(06:20) Gurathin
(11:09) Will The Show Cover Book 2?
(14:13) Up Next and Goodbye
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the first two episodes of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!
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(00:00) Intro
(01:22) First Impressions
(07:41) Adapting the Books
(09:59) Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot
(12:00) Preservation Aux Crew is Cringe
(16:58) Too Much Goofy Comedy
(19:39) Sanctuary Moon
(20:50) Problematic Throuple
(25:47) Up Next and Goodbye
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Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Artificial Condition by Martha Wells. They discuss Murderbot's trauma on Ganaka Pit and how the bot's fears could be interpreted through Adlerian psychology.
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(00:00) Intro
(03:11) Chapter Summaries
(10:55) Our Impressions
(21:43) Adlerian Psychology
(33:53) The Nature of Fear
(39:17) Is Fear Necessary?
(43:55) Final Ratings
(46:26) Up Next & Goodbye
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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa reintegrate with their innies to discuss the stunning conclusion of Severance season two.
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Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Artificial Condition by Martha Wells. They discuss Murderbot beginning to embrace its personhood, and the affect of social interaction on creating self identity.
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Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They discuss the book's lack of depth despite its interesting premise, and explore the transporter paradox.
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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.
