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A literary analysis podcast, centred in speculative fiction.Some books are more than a simple story. They hide timeless themes and allegories full of meaning that are always worth discussing—but doing so requires dedication and keen eye for details.
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Are You Human? The Gom Jabbar Test Explained (opens the original)
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What makes a human human ? At first glance, the Gom Jabbar Test, from Frank Herbert's Dune, hits at something far larger than self-control: the necessary and sufficient conditions for leadership. And yet... the test is flawed. Incomplete. Let's get this idea undone. https://booksundone.com https://liviajelliot.com/my-books
Meaning is a Privilege: The Absurd in Hour of The Star (opens the original)
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What happens if meaning only arrives at the same moment it becomes impossible? That's the terrifying question at the core of Hour of the Star, the last masterpiece of Brazilian author, Clarice Lispector. Let's get this book undone. Find the transcript: https://www.booksundone.com
Cyberpunk is Defiance: Guests Talk with T.R. Napper (opens the original)
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What is humanity in the first place? That's the question cyberpunk explores. So much more than "high-tech, low-life" and so pertinent to the times we live in. Join me today, in conversation with the Dr of Cyberpunk himself, T.R. Napper, as we discuss what cyberpunk is, where it comes from, and why it's more relevant than ever. Find T.R. Napper's books: https://nappertime.com/ Find the transcript and more episodes: https://www.booksundone.com
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