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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The mythos of Star Trek with John Vervaeke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:25
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The philosophy of science fiction | Interview with Brendan Myers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:15
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Oppenheimer : why do we fear intelligence? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:23
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In search of a Metamodern mythos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:53
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The postmodern destruction of Star Trek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:00
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The neo-religions of science fiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:12
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Philip K Dick’s handbook of narrative warfare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:21
Philip K Dick's The Man In The High Castle is a novel about one of the most complex ideas in our world. The way stories shape perception, and the war between narratives. This long-form audio commentary builds on ideas in…
The latent spaces of Neuromancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:57
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A very metamodern Batman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:44
What would a metamodern Batman movie look like? Find out in this audio commentary to accompany the Incel Batman video essay on the Science Fiction channel. Become a member of the Science Fiction community to continue the…