You Know What I Like...?

Episode 50: Ted Chiang

July 01, 2020 Mark Dickson Season 5 Episode 2
Episode 50: Ted Chiang
You Know What I Like...?
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You Know What I Like...?
Episode 50: Ted Chiang
Jul 01, 2020 Season 5 Episode 2
Mark Dickson

Define science fiction in five words. Go. What do you mean that's too broad a question? Soon you'll be saying that people have strong opinions on the definition of all genres.

Come listen to us talk about Ted Chiang ask more broad questions such as:

  • Would you observe a parallel version of yourself?
  • Does science fiction need to be optimistic to have value?
  • Is being sent to hell for looking at an angel inherently terrifying, or is Sophie overreacting?

Give us your science fiction recommendations!

Show Notes

Define science fiction in five words. Go. What do you mean that's too broad a question? Soon you'll be saying that people have strong opinions on the definition of all genres.

Come listen to us talk about Ted Chiang ask more broad questions such as:

  • Would you observe a parallel version of yourself?
  • Does science fiction need to be optimistic to have value?
  • Is being sent to hell for looking at an angel inherently terrifying, or is Sophie overreacting?

Give us your science fiction recommendations!