The failure of Foundation is a lost opportunity for Apple

The failure of Foundation is a lost opportunity for Apple

Author: Damien Walter September 29, 2021 Duration: 24:15
Stories that last through the ages aren't just great storytelling, they also serve the power structures of their time. Powerful people have always patronised great stories. The epic poem Beowulf, The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri, the plays of William Shakespeare, were all supported by powerful patrons. Now the most powerful corporation in the world has decided to patronise a $500 billion production of Isaac Asimov's Foundation saga, a story that represents the values of our technocratic elite better than any other. Follow the full course in Advanced Scifi and Fantasy : https://damiengwalter.com Enroll on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/course/advanced-science-fiction-fantasy/?referralCode=B7B13C5C3D413999ED95 Subscribe monthly via Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3pO6pPV Join the Science Fiction community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/324897304599197

Damien Walter has spent years thinking about how the future shapes our present, and in his Science Fiction podcast, he shares those conversations. Rather than just reviewing books or films, this series digs into the ideas that make the genre so vital, using it as a unique lens to examine everything from current technology and social change to ancient myths and human psychology. Each episode feels like a thoughtful discussion with a well-read friend, one who can draw a line from classic novels to the latest TV series with ease. You’ll hear analysis of stories that predicted our world, explorations of how fictional futures reflect our deepest anxieties and hopes, and considerations of why certain narratives endure. Walter’s background as a writer and storyteller informs a approach that is both accessible and deeply insightful, making connections across the arts, science, and popular culture. This isn't about escapism; it's about using the imaginative tools of science fiction to better understand the reality we're all living in. For anyone who finds themselves wondering about the world that's coming next, this podcast offers a compelling and regular dose of perspective.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 88

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When HG Wells met Vladimir Lenin WITH COMMENTARY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:45
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Modernity is done [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:08
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Joker is a masterpiece of radical cinema [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:01
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Megalopolis and its discontents [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:49
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50,000 Subscriber Question & Answer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:25
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Zardoz and the humiliation of Sean Connery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:35
Why do we love science fiction movies? Sometimes it’s because they take us to strange new worlds. Other times they just have the best effects, the biggest explosions, or the most guns. But when science fiction movies bec…
The 1970s science fiction classic that actually deserves a reboot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:31
Watch the FULL video version on the new Science Fiction (video) Spotify channel : https://open.spotify.com/show/7lMNsoZctViqbqv8atqpK2?si=9a474bb8a9d74147 Why was the 1970s a classic era for science fiction cinema? I’m g…
Ken MacLeod on The Culture of Iain M Banks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:46
SF author Ken MacLeod on his lifelong friend Iain Banks. Become a member of the Science Fiction community to continue the discussion Website - https://damiengwalter.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DamienWalter/me…
The 3 Body Problem, Problem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04:14
Does it matter that the Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin is a work of propaganda? I think it does. But it's going to take 2 hours to explain. Become a member of the Science Fiction community to continue the discussion Web…
Dune part 2 is the savior of science fiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:26
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