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Crisis on infinite superheroes
Season 1 Episode 5
With Avengers: Infinity War about to hit theaters, we needed to talk about superheroes. What is it about these larger-than-life characters that fascinates us so much? Why can't we eliminate campiness…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
Science fiction books that stand the test of time
Season 1 Episode 3
Some science fiction books are still fascinating after 200 years, while others make us wince after just a decade on the shelf. What makes an SF book stay relevant? Hint: it's not the book's ability t…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
Propaganda and mind control in science fiction
Season 1 Episode 2
There's something distinctly science fictional about how Facebook has been used by governments, politicians, and private companies to manipulate people's perceptions--and even affect the outcomes of …
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago
Hope, dread, and Star Trek: Discovery
Season 1 Episode 1
Join authors Charlie Jane Anders and Annalee Newitz to explore storytelling, science, and cultural meaning in science fiction. In our first episode, we discuss the inaugural season of Star Trek: Disc…
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago