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Second Variety (Version 2)

Originally published in Space Science Fiction in May 1953, this gripping tale by Philip K. Dick explores a future where the horrors of war have driven humanity to rely on machines and computers to devise new ways of destruction.

Podcast · By Philip K. Dick · English · Official site

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Aug 24, 2026
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  1. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Creature from Cleveland Depths (Version 2)-Fritz Leiber (opens the original)

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    Originally published in Space Science Fiction in May 1953, this gripping tale by Philip K. Dick explores a future where the horrors of war have driven humanity to rely on machines and computers to devise new ways of destruction. But when these deadly creations begin to mimic their creators, the stakes escalate, forcing the human race to confront the possibility of peace—if they can manage it. Dive into this thought-provoking classic that raises questions about technology, identity, and surviva

  2. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    Damned If You Don't-Randall Garrett (opens the original)

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    Originally published in Space Science Fiction in May 1953, this gripping tale by Philip K. Dick explores a future where the horrors of war have driven humanity to rely on machines and computers to devise new ways of destruction. But when these deadly creations begin to mimic their creators, the stakes escalate, forcing the human race to confront the possibility of peace—if they can manage it. Dive into this thought-provoking classic that raises questions about technology, identity, and surviva

  3. Episode · Aug 22, 2026

    Short Science Fiction Collection 094-Various (opens the original)

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    Originally published in Space Science Fiction in May 1953, this gripping tale by Philip K. Dick explores a future where the horrors of war have driven humanity to rely on machines and computers to devise new ways of destruction. But when these deadly creations begin to mimic their creators, the stakes escalate, forcing the human race to confront the possibility of peace—if they can manage it. Dive into this thought-provoking classic that raises questions about technology, identity, and surviva

  4. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Dragon Queen of Jupiter-Leigh Douglass Brackett (opens the original)

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    Originally published in Space Science Fiction in May 1953, this gripping tale by Philip K. Dick explores a future where the horrors of war have driven humanity to rely on machines and computers to devise new ways of destruction. But when these deadly creations begin to mimic their creators, the stakes escalate, forcing the human race to confront the possibility of peace—if they can manage it. Dive into this thought-provoking classic that raises questions about technology, identity, and surviva

  5. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Arqtiq A Study of the Marvels at the North Pole-Anna Adolph (opens the original)

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    Originally published in Space Science Fiction in May 1953, this gripping tale by Philip K. Dick explores a future where the horrors of war have driven humanity to rely on machines and computers to devise new ways of destruction. But when these deadly creations begin to mimic their creators, the stakes escalate, forcing the human race to confront the possibility of peace—if they can manage it. Dive into this thought-provoking classic that raises questions about technology, identity, and surviva

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