The Extra Dimension

Ian sits down with author Naomi Kritzer to chat about her brand-new book, Catfishing on CatNet! They talk about the book, its themes of online friendship, privacy, and tracking, as well as digging into some delightful local references. Plus, a few details about the sequel came up as well!

Episode summary 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:45 | What is Catfishing on CatNet about?

• Exclusive Excerpt & Cover Reveal: Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer | Den of Geek
• Read an Excerpt of Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer! | Tor Teen Blog

00:04:01 | Does anybody get catfished in this book? 00:05:17 | The book’s setting 00:06:58 | Automated teaching 00:09:45 | What is the nature of CatNet? 00:14:26 | Small group chats 00:17:29 | Being a teen on the internet in 1990

• The Extra Dimension #21: Distributed Social Networks › The Nexus

00:28:06 | Social implications of technology: privacy and tracking

• A Gay Girl In Damascus – Wikipedia

00:36:04 | Delightful local references in the book

• Crapola!

00:40:55 | Short story: Cat Pictures, Please

• Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Kritzer : Clarkesworld Magazine – Science Fiction & Fantasy

00:44:20 | The sequel

• St. Paul Can Can Wonderland head plans Hamm’s brewery development
• James J. Hill House – Wikipedia

00:49:36 | Questions from listeners 00:55:58 | Upcoming book events

• Upcoming Book-Related Events | Will Tell Stories For Food

00:57:45 | Outro Connect With The Nexus

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Attributions

• Inspired / Kevin MacLeod

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