Scifi Sidebar is the show where Peter and CC discuss one of their favorite things, Scifi books! They discuss the morals, science, philosophy, and anything else that pops into their stream of consciousness. After they rant for a while about these books, they come back later after researching what real world experts have to say about them! Join them every month as they dive into the rich world of Science Fiction.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 17 hours 47 minutes
Episode 50: A Closed and Common Orbit
Episode Notes
In this episode, CC and Peter return to the Wayfarer Trilogy with book two, a Closed and Common Orbit. They discuss such topics as institutional bigotry, the nature of AI rights, and how a society could live knowing their neighbors are monsters!
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Episode 47: Heaven's River
From Megastructures to AI Philosophy. It's a weird month. Also we're sorry, Dan Alderson.
Episode 44: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing etc
Episode Notes
In this episode, CC and Peter dive into the fantastic mind of Hank Green in this double feature episode on An Absolutely Remarkable Thing and A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor in this ridiculously long return episode! We talk about everything from the dangers of social media to the division of society aggravated by a lack of shared experiences!\In this episode, CC and Peter dive into the fantastic mind of Hank Green in this double feature episode on An Absolutely...
Episode 43: Old Man's War
Episode Notes
In this episode, we return to one of our favorite authors with one of his early works. We talk about things like the role of digital assistants and AI, the reality of consciousness (yes again), the current and future state of genetic/body modifications, and more!
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Episode 42: A Canticle for Leibowitz
Episode Notes
In this episode, we visit the nuclear wasteland of the Abbey of Albertian Order of Leibowitz Monks as they serve their purpose to gather knowledge until mankind is ready for it again. We discuss topics like the cyclical destruction of mankind, the inevitable growth and conflict of man, and a hope for a small few who can rise above the brutality of mankind. It's going to be fun!
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Episode 41: Xenocide
Episode Notes
In this episode we go way over our time while we discuss the nature of the soul, the origins and motivations of free will, and why the Descolada isn't a virus! Join us!
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