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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE notes from wiki This article is about the novel. For the 1997 film, see Starship Troopers (film). For other uses, see Starship Troopers (disambiguation). Starship Troopers First edition hardcover Author Robert A. Heinlein Cover artist Jerry Robinson Language English Genre Military science fiction Philosophical fiction[1][2][3] Publisher G. P. Putnam's Sons Publication date November 5, 1959[4] Publication place United States Media type Print (hardcover and paperback) Pages 263 (paperback edition) Award Hugo Award for Best Novel (1960) ISBN 978-0450044496 Online Computer Library Center number"}]]}"> OCLC 2797649 Library of Congress Classification"}]]}"> LC Class PZ7.H368 Su Starship Troopers is a military science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein. Written in a few weeks in reaction to the US suspending nuclear tests,[5] the story was first published as a two-part serial in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction as Starship Soldier, and published as a book by G. P. Putnam's Sons on November 5, 1959.[4] The story is set in a future society ruled by a human interstellar government called the Terran Federation, dominated by a military elite. Under the Terran Federation, only veterans of a primarily military Federal Service enjoy full citizenship, including the right to vote.[6] The first-person narrative follows Juan "Johnny" Rico, a young man of Filipino descent, through his military service in the Mobile Infantry. He progresses from recruit to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between humans and an alien species known as "Arachnids" or "Bugs". Interspersed with the primary plot are classroom scenes in which Rico and others discuss philosophical and moral issues, including aspects of suffrage, civic virtue, juvenile delinquency, and war; these discussions have been described as expounding Heinlein's own political views.[7] Identified with a tradition of militarism in US science fiction,[8] the novel draws parallels between the conflict between humans and the Bugs, and the Cold War.[9] It is also a coming-of-age novel, which criticizes the US society of the 1950s, arguing that a lack of discipline had led to a moral decline, and advocating corporal and capital punishment.[7][10] Starship Troopers brought to an end Heinlein's series of juvenile novels. It won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1960,[3] and was praised by reviewers for its scenes of training and combat and its visualization of a future military.[11][12] It also became enormously controversial because of the political views it seemed to support. Reviewers were strongly critical of the book's intentional glorification of the military,[13][14] an aspect described as propaganda and likened to recruitment.[15] The novel's militarism, and the fact that government service – most often military service – was a prerequisite to the right to vote, led to it being frequently described as fascist.[14][16][17] Others disagree, arguing that Heinlein was only exploring the idea of limiting the right to vote to a certain group of people.[18] Heinlein's depiction of gender has also been questioned, while reviewers have said that the terms used to describe the aliens were akin to racial epithets.[19] Starship Troopers had wide influence both within and outside science fiction. Ken MacLeod stated that "the political strand in [science fiction] can be described as a dialogue with Heinlein".[2] Science fiction critic Darko Suvin wrote that it is the "ancestral text of US science fiction militarism" and that it shaped the debate about the role of the military in society for many years.[20] The novel is credited with popularizing the idea of powered armor, which became a recurring feature in science fiction books and films, as well as an object of scientific research.[21] Heinlein's depiction of a futuristic military was also influential.[22] Later science fiction books, such as Joe Haldeman's 1974 anti-war novel The Forever War, have been described as reactions to Starship Troopers.[23] The story was adapted several times, including in a 1997 film version directed by Paul Verhoeven that satirized what the director saw as the fascist aspects of the novel.[24] Writing and publication The cover of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (November 1959), illustrating Starship Soldier Robert Heinlein was among the best-selling science fiction authors of the 1940s and 1950s, along with Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke; they were known as the "big three" that dominated US science fiction. In contrast to the others, Heinlein firmly endorsed the anti-communist sentiment of the Cold War era in his writing.[25] Heinlein served in the US Navy for five years after graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1929. His experience in the military profoundly influenced his fiction.[26] At some point between 1958 and 1959, Heinlein put aside the novel that would become Stranger in a Strange Land and wrote Starship Troopers. His motivation arose partially from his anger at US President Dwight Eisenhower's decision to suspend US nuclear tests, and the Soviet tests that occurred soon afterward.[5] Writing in his 1980 volume Expanded Universe, Heinlein would say that the publication of a newspaper advertisement placed by the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy on April 5, 1958, calling for a unilateral suspension of nuclear weapons testing by the United States sparked his desire to write Starship Troopers.[27] Heinlein and his wife Virginia created the "Patrick Henry League" in an attempt to create support for the US nuclear testing program. Heinlein stated that he used the novel to clarify his military and political views.[28] Like many of Heinlein's books, Starship Troopers was completed in a few weeks. It was originally written as a juvenile novel for New York publishing house Scribner; Heinlein had previously had success with this format, having written several such novels published by that publisher. The manuscript was rejected, prompting Heinlein to end his association with that publisher completely, and to resume writing books with adult themes.[5][19][29] Scholars have suggested that Scribner's rejection was based on ideological objections to the content of the novel, particularly in its treatment of military conflict.[19][30] The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction first published Starship Troopers in October and November 1959 as a two-part serial titled Starship Soldier.[29] A senior editor at Putnam's, Peter Israel, purchased the manuscript and approved revisions that made it more marketable to adults. Asked whether it was aimed at children or adults, he said at a sales conference "Let's let the readers decide who likes it."[31] The novel was eventually published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.[29] Setting Set approximately 700 years in the future,[19] the book depicts an Earth ruled by a world government run by military veterans.[6] The society is depicted as affluent, and futuristic technology shown as coexisting with educational methods from the 20th century.[19] The rights of a full citizen, to vote and hold public office, are not universally guaranteed, and rather must be earned through Federal Service.[18] Those who do not perform this service (of which only military service has been described) retain the rights of free speech and assembly, but can neither vote nor hold public office. People of either sex above the age of 18 are permitted to enlist; only those who complete their service receive the right to vote.[19][32] Important government jobs are reserved for federal service veterans.[6] This structure arose ad hoc after the collapse of the "20th century Western democracies", driven in part by an inability to control crime and juvenile delinquency, particularly in North America, and a war between an alliance of the United States, the United Kingdom and Russia, against the "Chinese Hegemony".[33] Two extraterrestrial civilizations are depicted, respectively, as the "Pseudo-Arachnids" (or "Bugs"), and the "Skinnies". The "Bugs" are described as communal beings originating from the planet of Klendathu, and consist of multiple castes; workers, warriors, brains, and queens, similar to those of ants and termites on Earth. The warriors are the only ones who fight, and are unable to surrender in battle.[34] It also is implied that the Bugs are technologically advanced, possessing such technologies as spaceships.[35] The "Skinnies" are depicted as less communal than the Arachnids, yet more so than humans.[36] The events of the novel take place during an interstellar war between the Terran Federation and the Arachnids.[37] At the opening of the story, Earth is not at war, yet such a declaration has come when Rico has completed his training.[5] The "Skinnies" are initially allies of the Pseudo-Arachnids, but switch to alliance with humans, midway through the novel.[36] Faster-than-light travel exists in this future: spacecraft use the "Cherenkov drive", and can travel "Sol to Capella, forty-six lightyears, in under six weeks".[38] Starship Troopers is narrated by the main protagonist Juan "Johnny" Rico, a member of the "Mobile Infantry". It is one of the few Heinlein novels which intersperses his typical linear narrative structure with a series of flashbacks.[5][37] These flashbacks are frequently to Rico's "History and Moral Philosophy" course in school, in which the teacher discusses the history of the structure of their society.[5][18] Rico is depicted as a man of Filipino ancestry. He is from a wealthy family, whose members had never served in the military.[5][19][32] Rico's ancestry is depicted as inconsequential, society having finally abandoned racial and gender-based prejudice.[19] Plot The novel opens with Rico aboard the corvette transport Rodger Young (named after real life Medal of Honor recipient Rodger Young),[39] serving with the platoon known as "Rasczak's Roughnecks". The platoon carries out a raid against a planetary colony held by Skinnies.[19] The raid is relatively brief: the platoon lands on the planet, destroys its targets, and retreats, suffering two casualties in the process. One of them, Dizzy Flores, is rescued by Rico but dies while returning to orbit.[40] The narrative then flashes back to Rico's graduation from high school. Rico and his best friend Carl are considering joining the Federal Service after graduation; Rico is hesitant, partly due to his father's attitude towards the military.[5] Rico makes his decision after discovering that his classmate Carmen Ibañez also intends to enlist.[41] Rico's choice is taken poorly by his parents, and he leaves with a sense of estrangement. He is assigned to the Mobile Infantry, and moves to Camp Arthur Currie (named for Sir Arthur Currie who rose through the ranks to command the Canadian Corps in World War I) on the Canadian prairie for his training under Sergeant Charles Zim.[42] The training is extremely demanding.[43] Rico receives combat training of all types, including simulated fights in armored suits.[44][45] A fellow recruit is court-martialed, flogged, and dismissed for striking a drill instructor who was also his company commander. Rico himself is given five lashes for firing a rocket during a drill with armored suits and simulated nuclear weapons without ensuring that no friendlies were within the blast zone, which in combat would have resulted in the death of a fellow soldier.[46] Another recruit, who murdered a baby girl after deserting the army, is hanged by his battalion after his arrest by civilian police.[46] Disheartened, Rico thinks of resigning when he receives a letter from Jean Dubois, who taught Rico History and Moral Philosophy.[47] Dubois reveals that he was once a lieutenant colonel in the Mobile Infantry, which gives Rico the motivation not to resign.[48] After further training at another camp near Vancouver, Rico graduates with 187 others, of the 2,009 who had begun training in that regiment.[49] The "Bug War" has changed from minor incidents to a full-scale war during Rico's training. An Arachnid attack that annihilates the city of Buenos Aires alerts civilians to the situation; Rico's mother is killed in the attack.[50] Rico participates in the Battle of Klendathu, an attack on the Arachnid's home world, which turns into a disastrous defeat for the Terran Federation.[51] Rico's ship, the Valley Forge, is destroyed, and his unit is decimated; he is reassigned to the Roughnecks on board the Rodger Young, led by Lieutenant Rasczak and Sergeant Jelal.[52] The unit carries out several raids, and Rico is promoted to corporal by Jelal after Rasczak dies in combat.[53] One of his comrades in the Roughnecks suggests that Rico go to officer training school and try to become an officer. Rico ends up going to see Jelal, and finds that Jelal already had the paperwork ready. Rico enters Officer Candidate School for a second course of training, including further courses in "History and Moral Philosophy".[54][55] En route from the Roughnecks to the school Rico encounters his father who has also enlisted and is now a corporal, and the two reconcile. He is also visited in school by Carmen, now an ensign and ship's pilot officer in the Navy, and the two discuss their friend Carl, who had been killed earlier in the war.[56] Rico is commissioned a temporary third lieutenant for his final test: a posting to a combat unit. Under the tutelage of his company commander, Captain Blackstone, and with the aid of his platoon sergeant, his boot camp drill instructor Fleet Sergeant Zim, Rico commands a platoon during "Operation Royalty", a raid to capture members of the Arachnid brain caste and queens.[57] Rico then returns to the officer school to graduate. The novel ends with him holding the rank of second lieutenant, in command of his old platoon in the Rodger Young, with his father as his platoon sergeant. The platoon has been renamed "Rico's Roughnecks", and is about to participate in an attack on Klendathu.[58] Themes Robert Heinlein in 1976 Commentators have written that Starship Troopers is not driven by its plot, though it contains scenes of military combat. Instead, much of the novel is given over to a discussion of ideas.[59] In particular, the discussion of political views is a recurring feature of what scholar Jeffrey Cass described as an "ideologically intense" book.[16] A 1997 review in Salon categorized it as a "philosophical novel".[1] Critics have debated to what extent the novel promotes Heinlein's own political views. Some contend that the novel maintains a sense of irony that allows readers to draw their own conclusions; others argue that Heinlein is sermonizing throughout the book, and that its purpose is to expound Heinlein's militaristic philosophy.[16][18] Militarism Starship Troopers has been identified as being a part of a tradition in American science fiction that assumes that violent conflict and the militarization of society are inevitable and necessary.[8] Although the Mobile Infantry, the force to which Rico is assigned, is seen as a lowly post by the characters in the story, the novel itself suggests that it is the heart of the army and the most honorable unit in it.[43] In a commentary written in 1980, Heinlein agreed that Starship Troopers "glorifies the military ... Specifically the P.B.I., the Poor Bloody Infantry, the mudfoot who places his frail body between his loved home and the war's desolation – but is rarely appreciated ... he has the toughest job of all and should be honored."[13] The story is based on the social Darwinist idea of society as a struggle for survival based on military strength. It suggests that some conflicts must be resolved by force: one of the lessons Rico is repeatedly taught is that violence can be an effective method of settling conflict.[19] These suggestions derive in part from Heinlein's view that in the 1950s the US government was being too conciliatory in its dealings with communist China and the Soviet Union.[17][59][60][61] Heinlein draws an analogy between the human society in the novel, which is well-to-do but needs to be vigilant against the imperialist threat of the Arachnids, and US society of the 1950s. Reviewers have suggested that the Arachnids are Heinlein's analogue for communists. Traits used to support this include the communal nature of the Arachnids, which makes them capable of a much higher degree of coordination than the humans. Bug society is once explicitly described as communist, and is moreover depicted as communist by nature; this has been read as implying that those with a different political ideology are analogous to alien beings.[9][19][62] The related motifs of alien invasion, patriotism, and personal sacrifice during war, are present, as are other aspects of US popular culture of the 1950s.[17] Commentators have argued that Heinlein's portrayal of aliens, as well as being a reference to 1950s communist countries, aims to "reinscribe the ideologies of America's mythic frontier history". The concept of the frontier includes a social-Darwinist argument of constantly fighting for survival, even at the expense of indigenous people or, in the case of Starship Troopers, of aliens. Heinlein suggests that without territorial expansion involving violent conquest of other races, humans would be destroyed.[63] Scholar Jamie King has stated that Heinlein does not address the question of what the military government and Federal Service would do in peacetime, and argues that Heinlein has set up a society designed to be continuously at war, and to keep expanding its territory.[64] Coming of age Starship Troopers has been referred to as a bildungsroman or "coming-of-age" story for Rico, as he matures through his tenure in the infantry. His training, both at boot camp and at officer candidate school, involves learning the value of militarism, thus inviting the reader to learn it as well.[43] This is especially true of the parts of his training that involve indoctrination, such as the claim by one of his instructors that rule by military veterans is the ideal form of government, because only they understand how to put collective well-being above the individual.[43] The story traces Rico's transformation from a boy into a soldier, while exploring issues of identity and motivation,[18] and traces his overall moral and social development, in a manner identified by commentators as similar to many stories about German soldiers in World War I.[65] Rico's transformation has been likened to the common narrative within stories with military themes by scholar H. Bruce Franklin. This typical narrative is that of a sloppy and unfit civilian being knocked into shape by tough officers, whose training is "calculated sadism" but is depicted as fundamentally being on the right side.[32] The letter Rico receives from Dubois, partly responsible for Rico "crossing the hump" with his training, is shown as a turning point in his development.[19] The classroom scenes embedded in the story serve to explain Rico's adventures, and highlight his reactions to events around. A notable example is the execution Rico is forced to witness after a deserter from his unit murders a young girl; Rico is uncertain of his own reaction until he remembers a lecture by Dubois in which the latter argues that "moral sense" derives entirely from the will to survive.[19][66] The concept of the American frontier is also related to the coming-of-age theme. Young protagonists across Heinlein's novels attain manhood by confronting a hostile "wilderness" in space; coming-of-age in a military, alien context is a common theme in Heinlein's earlier works as well.[67] Rico's coming-of-age has also been described as being related to his relationship with his father; the journey "outward" through the novel also contains a search for Rico's childhood and a reunion with his estranged parent.[68] Moral decline Starship Troopers also critiques US society of the 1950s, suggesting that it led young people to be spoiled and undisciplined. These beliefs are expressed through the classroom lectures of Dubois, Rico's teacher for History and Moral Philosophy. Dubois praises flogging and other types of corporal punishment as a means of addressing juvenile crimes. It has been suggested that Heinlein endorsed this view, although the fact that Dubois also compares raising children to training a puppy has been used to argue that Heinlein was making use of irony.[10] The story is strongly in favor of corporal punishment and capital punishment, as a means of correcting juvenile delinquents, part of a trend in science fiction which examines technology and outer space in an innovative manner, but is reactionary with respect to human relationships.[7][23] As with other books by Heinlein, traditional schools are denigrated, while learning "on the spot" is extolled: Rico is able to master the things required of him in military training without undue difficulty.[19] Dubois also ridicules the idea of inalienable rights, such as "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness", arguing that people have only the rights that they are willing to fight and die for to protect.[33][66][69] The novel appeals to scientific authority to justify this position; Dubois repeatedly states that his argument is mathematically demonstrable, statements which have led scholars to label the novel "hard science fiction", despite its social and political themes.[70] The "moral decline" caused by this situation is depicted as having caused a global war between an alliance of the US, Britain, and Russia against the "Chinese Hegemony" in the year 1987. Despite the alliance between the US and Russia, this war has been described as demonstrating Heinlein's anti-communist beliefs, which saw "swarming hordes" of Chinese as a bigger threat. The novel draws some comparisons between the Chinese and the Arachnids, and suggests that the lessons of one war could be applied to the other.[69] Reception To Heinlein's surprise,[71] Starship Troopers won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1960.[72] It has been acknowledged as one of the best-known and most influential works of science fiction.[2][21] The novel is considered a landmark for the genre, having been described by a 1960 review as one of the ten best genre books of 1959,[73] in a 2009 review as a key science fiction novel of the 1950s,[14] and as the best-known example of military science fiction.[74] The novel has been described as marking Heinlein's transition from writing juvenile fiction to a "more mature phase" as an author.[3] Reviewing the book with others written for children, Floyd C. Gale of Galaxy Science Fiction wrote in 1960 that "Heinlein has penned a juvenile that really is not. This is a new and bitter and disillusioned Heinlein". Rating it 2.5 stars out of five for children, 4.5 stars for adults, and "?" for civilians, he believed that the novel would be "of exceptional interest to veterans with battle experience ... but youngsters will find it melancholy and verbose".[75] Conversely, Michael Moorcock described it as Heinlein's last "straight" science fiction, before he turned to more serious writing such as Stranger in a Strange Land.[76] By 1980, twenty years after its release, Starship Troopers had been translated into eleven languages and was still selling strongly. Heinlein nevertheless complained that, despite this success, almost all the mail he received about it was negative and he only heard about it "when someone wants to chew me out".[71] The novel is highly contentious.[3] Controversy surrounded its praise of the military and approval of violence, to the extent that it has frequently been described as fascist, and its implication that militarism is superior to traditional democracy.[3][77] Heinlein's peers were among those who argued over the book; a comparison between a quote in Starship Troopers that "the noblest fate that a man can endure is to place his own mortal body between his loved home and war's desolation"[78] and the anti-war poem "Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen began a two-year discussion in the Proceedings of the Institute for Twenty-First Century Studies from 1959 to 1961, with James Blish, Poul Anderson, Philip José Farmer, Anthony Boucher, John Brunner, Brian Aldiss, among those debating Starship Troopers's quality of writing, philosophy, and morality.[79] The writing in Starship Troopers has received varied responses, with the scenes of military training and combat receiving praise. In a 2009 retrospective, science-fiction writer Jo Walton wrote that Starship Troopers was "military SF done extremely well".[18] She went on to argue that "Heinlein was absolutely at his peak when he wrote this in 1959. He had so much technical stylistic mastery of the craft of writing science fiction that he could [tell the story] 'backwards and in high heels' and get away with it."[18] Others referred to it as very readable, and found the military scenes compelling.[3][11][12] Heinlein's descriptions of training and boot camp in the novel, based on his own experiences in the military, have been described as being rendered with remarkable skill.[17] A 1960 review in the New York Herald Tribune praised the "brilliantly written" passages describing infantry combat, and also called attention to the discussion of weapons and armor,[80] which, according to other reviewers, demonstrated Heinlein's "undiminished talent for invention".[19] Scholar George Slusser described the book in 1986 as the "ultimately convincing space-war epic", praising in particular the "precisely imagined" weapons and tactics,[68] while a 1979 science fiction encyclopedia referred to it as the "slickest" of Heinlein's juvenile books.[19] Criticism of the style of the book has centered on its political aspects. Heinlein's discussions of his political beliefs were criticized as "didactic",[11][80][81] and the novel was derided for "exposition [that was] inserted in large indigestible chunks".[80] Author Ken MacLeod's 2003 analysis of the political nature of Starship Troopers stated that it was "a book where civics infodumps and accounts of brutal boot-camp training far outweigh the thin and tensionless combat scenes".[12] Scientist and author Brunner compared it to a "Victorian children's book",[82] while the Science Fiction Handbook published in 2009 said that the novel provided "compelling images of a futuristic military" and that it raised important questions, even for those who disagree with its political ideology. However, it stated that the story was weak as a tale of an alien encounter, as it did not explore alien society in any detail, but presented the Arachnids as nameless and faceless creatures that wished to destroy humanity.[22] Boucher, founder of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, remarked in 1960 that Heinlein had "forgotten to insert a story".[80] A 1979 summary said that though Heinlein's vision might verge on fascism, his tightly controlled narrative made his ideology seem "vibrantly appealing".[19] Criticism of militarism Starship Troopers is generally considered to promote militarism, the glorification of war and of the military.[14] Scholar Bruce Franklin referred to it in 1980 as a "bugle-blowing, drum-beating glorification" of military service, and wrote that militarism and imperialism were the explicit message of the book.[15][83] Science fiction writer Dean McLaughlin called it "a book-length recruiting poster".[84] In 1968 science fiction critic Alexei Panshin called Starship Troopers a militaristic polemic and compared it to a recruiting film, stating that it "purports to show the life of a typical soldier, with a soundtrack commentary by earnest sincere Private Jones who interprets what we see for us." Panshin stated that there was no "sustained human conflict" in the book: instead, "All the soldiers we see are tough, smart, competent, cleancut, clean-shaven, and noble."[85] Panshin, a veteran of the peacetime military, argued that Heinlein glossed over the reality of military life, and that the Terran Federation-Arachnid conflict existed simply because, "Starship troopers are not half so glorious sitting on their butts polishing their weapons for the tenth time for lack of anything else to do."[85] Literature scholar George Slusser, in describing the novel as "wrong-headed and retrogressive", argued that calling its ideology militarism or imperialism was inadequate, as these descriptions suggested an economic motive. Slusser instead says that Heinlein advocates for a complete "technological subjugation of nature", of which the Arachnids are a symbol, and that this subjugation itself is depicted as a sign of human advancement.[83] A 1997 review of the film in Salon stated that the novel could almost be described as propaganda, and was terrifying as a result, particularly in its belief that the boot camp had to be an ingredient of any civilization. This was described as a highly unusual utopian vision.[1] Moorcock stated that the lessons Rico learns in boot camp: "wars are inevitable, [and] that the army is always right".[76] In discussing the book's utility in classroom discussions of the form of government, Alan Myers stated that its depiction of the military was of an "unashamedly Earth-chauvinist nature".[11] In the words of science fiction scholar Darko Suvin, Starship Troopers was an "unsubtle but powerful black-and-white paean to combat life", and an example of agitprop in favor of military values.[81] Other writers defended Heinlein. George Price argued that "[Heinlein] implies, first, that war is something endured, not enjoyed, and second, that war is so unpleasant, so desolate, that it must at all costs be kept away from one's home."[86] Poul Anderson also defended some of the novel's positions, arguing "Heinlein has recognized the problem of selective versus nonselective franchise, and his proposed solution does merit discussion."[87] Complaints were made against Heinlein for the lack of conscription in Starship Troopers. When he wrote the novel, the military draft was still in effect in the US.[88] Allegations of fascism The society within the book has frequently been described as fascist.[14][16][17] According to the 2009 Science Fiction Handbook, it had the effect of giving Heinlein a reputation as a "fanatical warmongering fascist".[6] Scholar Jeffrey Cass has referred to the setting of the book as "unremittingly grim fascism". He has stated that the novel made an analogy between its military conflict and those of the US after World War II, and that it justified American imperialism in the name of fighting another form of imperialism.[89] Jasper Goss has referred to it as "crypto-fascist".[17] Suvin compares Heinlein's suggestion that "all wars arise from population pressure" to the Nazi concept of Lebensraum or "living space" for a superior society that was used to justify territorial expansion.[90] Some reviewers have suggested that Heinlein was simply discussing the merits of a selective versus a nonselective franchise.[18] Heinlein made a similar claim, over two decades after Starship Troopers's publication, in his Expanded Universe and further claimed that 95 percent of "veterans" were not military personnel but members of the civil service.[91] Heinlein's own description has been disputed, even among the book's defenders. Heinlein scholar James Gifford has argued that a number of quotes within the novel suggest that the characters within the book assume that the Federal Service is largely military. For instance, when Rico tells his father that he is interested in Federal Service, his father immediately explains his belief that Federal Service is a bad idea because there is no war in progress, indicating that he sees Federal Service as military in nature. Gifford states that although Heinlein's intentions may have been that Federal Service be 95 percent non-military, in relation to the actual contents of the book, Heinlein "is wrong on this point. Flatly so."[5] Dennis Showalter, writing in 1975, defended Starship Troopers, stating that the society depicted in it did not contain many elements of fascism. He argues that the novel does not include outright opposition to Bolshevism and liberalism that would be expected in a fascist society.[89] Others have responded by saying Showalter's argument is based on a literal reading of the novel, and that the story glorifies militarism to a large extent.[89] Ken Macleod argues that the book does not actually advocate fascism because anybody capable of understanding the oath of Federal Service is able to enlist and thereby obtain political power.[12] Macleod states that Heinlein's books are consistently liberal, but cover a spectrum from democratic to elitist forms of liberalism, Starship Troopers being on the latter end of the spectrum.[2] It has been argued that Heinlein's militarism is more libertarian than fascist, and that this trend is also present in Heinlein's other popular books of the period, such as Stranger in a Strange Land (1961) and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (1966). This period of Heinlein's writing has received more critical attention than any other, although he continued to write into the 1980s.[14] Apparent utopianism The setting of the book is presented by Heinlein as utopian; its leaders are shown as good and wise, and the population as free and prosperous.[6][19] Slusser wrote in 1987 that Starship Troopers depicts a world that is "hell for human beings", but nonetheless celebrates the ideology of its fictional society.[83] The rulers are claimed to be the best in history, because they understand that human nature is to fight for power through the use of force.[43] The suggestion of utopia is not explored in depth, as the lives of those outside the military are not shown in any detail.[19][22] The novel suggests that the militarist philosophy espoused by many of the characters has a mathematical backing, though reviewers have commented that Heinlein does not present any basis for this.[18][43] Writers such as Farmer, Robert A. W. Lowndes, and Michael Moorcock have criticized the novel for being a hypothetical utopia, in the sense that while Heinlein's ideas sound plausible, they have never been put to the test. Moorcock wrote an essay entitled "Starship Stormtroopers" in which he attacked Heinlein and other writers over similar "Utopian fiction".[76] Lowndes accused Heinlein of using straw man arguments, "countering ingenuous half-truths with brilliant half-truths".[92] Lowndes further argued that the Terran Federation could never be as idealistic as Heinlein portrays it to be because he never properly addressed "whether or not [non-citizens] have at least as full a measure of civil redress against official injustice as we have today".[92] Farmer agreed, arguing that a "world ruled by veterans would be as mismanaged, graft-ridden, and insane as one ruled by men who had never gotten near the odor of blood and guts".[93] Race and gender Authors and commentators have stated that the manner in which the extraterrestrial beings are portrayed in Starship Troopers has racist aspects, arguing that the nicknames "Bugs" and "Skinnies" carry racial overtones. John Brunner compared them to calling Koreans "gooks".[82] Slusser argued that the term "Bugs" was an "abusive and biologically inaccurate" word that justified the violence against alien beings, a tendency which, according to Slusser, the book shared with other commercially successful science fiction.[62] Some of Heinlein's other works have also been described as racist, though Franklin argues that this was not unique to Heinlein, and that he was less racist than the US government of the time.[94] Heinlein's early novel Sixth Column was called a "racist paean" to a white resistance movement against an Asian horde derived from the Yellow Peril.[95] In 1978, Moorcock wrote that Starship Troopers "set the pattern for Heinlein's more ambitious paternalistic, xenophobic" stories.[76] Robert Lowndes argues that the war between the Terrans and the Arachnids is not about a quest for racial purity, but rather an extension of Heinlein's belief that man is a wild animal. According to this theory, if man lacks a moral compass beyond the will to survive, and he was confronted by another species with a similar lack of morality, then the only possible moral result would be warfare.[92] The fact that all pilots in the novel are women (in contrast to the infantry, which is entirely male) has been cited as evidence of progressive gender politics within the story, although the idea expressed by Rico that women are the motivation for men to fight in the military is a counter-example to this.[18][22] A 1996 science fiction encyclopedia said that like much of Heinlein's fiction, Starship Troopers exemplified "macho male culture".[96] The prosthetically enhanced soldiers in the novel, all of whom are men, have been described as an example of the "hyper-masculinity" brought on by the proximity of these men to technology.[97] The story portrays the Arachnids as so alien that the only response to them can be war. Feminist scholars have described this reaction as a "conventionally masculinist" one.[98] Steffen Hantke has described the mechanized suits in the novel, which make the wearer resemble a "steel gorilla," as defining masculinity as "something intensely physical, based on animal power, instinct, and aggression". He calls this form of masculinity "all body, so to speak, and no brain".[99] Thus, in Hantke's reading, Starship Troopers expresses fears of how masculinity may be preserved in an environment of high technology.[100] This fear is exacerbated by the motifs of pregnancy and birth that Heinlein uses when describing how the soldiers in suits are dropped from spaceships piloted by women.[101] Though Rico says he finds women "marvelous", he shows no desire for sexual activity; the war seems to have subsumed sex in this respect.[19] A 1979 summary argued that despite the gestures towards women's equality, women in the story were still objects, to be protected, and to fight wars over.[19] Influence A real-life concept of powered armor, an idea popularized by Starship Troopers[102] Heinlein's books, and Starship Troopers in particular, had an enormous impact on political science fiction, to the extent that author Ken MacLeod has stated that "the political strand in [science fiction] can be described as a dialogue with Heinlein," although many participants in this dialogue disagree with Heinlein.[2] Science fiction critic Darko Suvin states that Starship Troopers is the "ancestral text of US science fiction militarism" and that it shaped the debate about the role of the military in society for many years.[20] In addition to his political views, Heinlein's ideas about a futuristic military as depicted in the novel were deeply influential among films, books, and television shows in later years.[22] Roger Beaumont has suggested that Starship Troopers may some day be considered a manual for extraterrestrial warfare.[103] Suvin refers to Juan Rico as the "archetypal Space Soldier".[104] Starship Troopers included concepts in military engineering which have since been widely used in other fiction, and which have occasionally been paralleled by scientific research. The novel has been cited as the source of the idea of powered armor exoskeletons, which Heinlein describes in great detail.[83][105][106][107] Such suits became a staple of military science fiction. Franchises that have employed this technology include Iron Man, Exo Squad, Halo, District 9, Elysium, and Edge of Tomorrow.[21] During the shooting of the science fiction film Aliens, director James Cameron required the actors playing space marines to read Starship Troopers to understand their parts, and also cited it as an influence for the space drop, terms like "bug hunt", and the cargo-loader exoskeleton.[108] Starship Troopers had a direct influence on many later science fiction stories. John Steakley's 1984 novel Armor was, according to the author, born out of frustration with the small amount of actual combat in Starship Troopers and because he wanted this aspect developed further.[109] The "Mobile Suits" from the 1979 Nippon Sunrise anime series Mobile Suit Gundam were inspired by the powered armor from Starship Troopers.[110] The 1988 Gainax OVA series Gunbuster has plot elements similar to Starship Troopers, depicting humanity arrayed against an alien military.[107] Scholars have identified elements of Heinlein's influence in Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card, as well. Hantke, in particular, compares the battle room in Ender's Game to Heinlein's prosthetic suits, stating that they both regulate but also enhance human agency.[111] Suvin suggests parallels between the plots of the two novels, with human society in both stories at war against insect-like aliens, but states that the story of Ender Wiggin takes a very different direction, as Ender regrets his genocidal actions and dedicates his efforts to protecting his erstwhile targets.[104] Conversely, Joe Haldeman's 1974 anti-war, Hugo- and Nebula-winning science fiction novel The Forever War is popularly thought to be a direct reply to Starship Troopers, and though Haldeman has stated that it is actually a result of his personal experiences in the Vietnam War, he has admitted to being influenced by Starship Troopers.[112][113][114] Haldeman said that he disagreed with Starship Troopers because it "glorifies war", but added that "it's a very well-crafted novel, and I believe Heinlein was honest with it".[112] The Forever War contains several parallels to Starship Troopers, including its setting. Commentators have described it as a reaction to Heinlein's novel, a suggestion Haldeman denies; the two novels are very different in terms of their attitude towards the military. The Forever War does not depict war as a noble pursuit, with the sides clearly defined as good and evil; instead, the novel explores the dehumanizing effect of war, influenced by the real world context of the Vietnam War.[23] Haldeman received a letter from Heinlein, congratulating him on his Nebula Award, which "meant more than the award itself".[115] According to author Spider Robinson, Heinlein approached Haldeman at the awards banquet and said the book "may be the best future war story I've ever read!"[116] Harry Harrison's 1965 novel Bill, the Galactic Hero has also been described as a reaction to Starship Troopers,[6] while Gordon R. Dickson's 1961 novel Naked to the Stars has been called "an obvious rejoinder" to Starship Troopers.[117] Ring of Swords, written by Eleanor Arnason in 1993, also depicts a war between two highly aggressive species, of which humans are one. The story deliberately inverts several aspects of Starship Troopers: the story is told from the point of view of diplomats seeking to prevent war, rather than soldiers fighting it, and the conflict is the result of the two species being extremely similar, rather than different.[118] Adaptations 1997 film Main article: Starship Troopers (film) Further information: Starship Troopers (franchise) The film rights to the novel were licensed in the 1990s, several years after Heinlein's death. The project was originally entitled Bug Hunt at Outpost Nine, and had been in production before the producers bought the rights to Starship Troopers.[119][120][121] The film was directed by Paul Verhoeven (who found the book too boring to finish), and released in 1997.[122] The screenplay, by Ed Neumeier, shared character names and some plot details with the novel.[123] The film contained several elements that differed from the book, including a military that is completely integrated with respect to sex. It had the stated intention of treating its material in an ironic or sarcastic manner, to undermine the political ideology of the novel.[17][124] The mechanized suits that featured prominently in the novel were absent from the film, due to budget constraints.[99] The film used fascist imagery throughout, including portraying the Terran Federation's personnel wearing uniforms strongly reminiscent of those worn by the SS, the Nazi paramilitary.[125] Verhoeven stated in 1997 that the first scene of the film – an advertisement for the Mobile Infantry – was adapted shot-for-shot from a scene in Leni Riefenstahl's Triumph of the Will (1935), specifically an outdoor rally for the Reichsarbeitsdienst. Other references to Nazism include the Albert Speer-style architecture and the propagandistic dialogue ("Violence is the supreme authority!").[126] According to Verhoeven, the references to Nazism reflected his own experience in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II.[24][127] The film reignited the debate over the nature of the Terran society in Heinlein's world, and several critics accused Verhoeven of creating a fascist universe. Others, and Verhoeven himself, have stated that the film was intended to be ironic, and to critique fascism.[77][128] The film has also been described as criticizing the jingoism of US foreign policy, the military industrial complex, and the society in the film, which elevates violence over sensitivity.[129] It received several negative critical reviews, reviewers suggesting that it was unsophisticated and targeted a juvenile audience, although some scholars and critics have also supported its description as satirical.[21][24][124][129] The absence of the powered armor technology drew criticism from fans.[21][99] The success of the film's endeavor to critique the ideology of the novel has been disputed.[24] Four sequels, Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004),[130] Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (2008),[131] Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)[132] and Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars (2017) were released as straight-to-DVD films. In December 2011, Neal H. Moritz, producer of films such as the Fast & Furious series and I Am Legend, announced plans for a remake of the film that he claims will be more faithful to the source material.[133] In 2016 Mark Swift and Damian Shannon were reported to be writing the film.[134][needs update] Animated series Main article: Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles An animated TV series was also released based both on the novel and 1997 film called Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles, it follows the exploits of the Mobile Infantry squad, "Razak's Roughnecks", during the SICON–Bugs War between a newly united humanity and an extraterrestrial race, known as the "Bugs," also sometimes referred to as Arachnids. The show focuses mainly on the Roughnecks' missions, rather than addressing the larger war. Paul Verhoeven served as an executive producer.[135] The show ran for one season from August 1999 to April 2000. Other media From October to December 1988, Sunrise and Bandai Visual produced a six-episode Japanese original video animation locally titled Uchū no Senshi with mobile infantry power armor designs by Kazutaka Miyatake, based on Starship Troopers.[136] Dark Horse Comics, Mongoose Publishing and Markosia hold the license to produce comic books based on Starship Troopers, written by authors including Warren Ellis, Gordon Rennie and Tony Lee.[137][138] Avalon Hill published Robert Heinlein's Starship Troopers in 1976, a map-and-counter board wargame featuring a number of scenarios as written in the novel.[139] In 1998, Mythic Entertainment released Starship Troopers: Battlespace. The web-based interactive game, in which players battled each other in overhead space combat, allowed players to assume either Klendathu or Federation roles, was developed alongside the film adaptation.[24][140] Starship Troopers: The Miniatures Game was released by Mongoose Publishing in 2005, a miniature wargame which used material from the novel, film, and animated TV series.[141] Spectre Media released Starship Troopers: Invasion Mobile Infantry, a game for PCs, in 2012.[142] Offworld Industries developed and published the 2023 game Starship Troopers: Extermination, a cooperative multiplayer first-person shooter available for PC.[143]

Johnny Pastrami joins Mike to talk about Black Order.Johnny's List:Characters (10)Cosmic Ghost Rider (6)Clea (3)Juggernaut (5)Nebula (2)Proxima Midnight (3)Echo (3)Hulkbuster (6)Black Swan (4)Team Tactics (10)First of the Black OrderPatch Up (R)Recalibration MatrixMothershipBlood to SpareSacrifice (R)WarpathExecuteDo You Know Who I Am?Stark ArmorySecure CrisisAssault Ships Make Sweeping Search! (W, 16)Deadly Meteors Mutate Civilians (I, 17)Lockdown! Security Systems Stymie Breakout (S, 18)Survivors Search for Safe Shelters (Z, 20)Wedding Party Targeted in Terrible Attack! (R, 20)Extract CrisisSkrulls Infiltrate World Leadership (J, 20)Evidence of Experimental Soldiers Exposed! (AB, 19)Salvaged Supplies Fuel Resistance Efforts (AA, 18)Surprise Assault! Mutant Homes Destroyed (U, 16)Sentinel Schematics Sabotaged! (AC, 17)

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Here’s the audio from the Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading, with guests Jeffrey Ford & John C. Foster, recorded live at the KGB Bar on September 9th, 2026. Support the Fantastic Fiction at KGB series by clicking here!​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​ Jeffrey Ford Jeffrey Ford is the author of five novels The Physiognomy, The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque, The Girl in the Glass, The Shadow Year, and Ahab’s Return. His short stories are collected in eight books, the most recent being Big Dark Hole and The Pandemonium Waltz. Ford's fiction has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies from Reactor.com to McSweeney's to The Oxford Book of American Short Stories and been widely translated. It has garnered World Fantasy, Nebula, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, Hayakawa, and Grand Prix de L'Imaginaire awards. & John C. Foster John C. Foster is a writer of horror and crime fiction in Brooklyn, New York and has been afraid of the dark for as long as he can remember. He is the author of ten novels, including Final Boys, Hate House, and Leech. His short stories have appeared in magazines and anthologies including Dark Moon Digest, Strange Aeons and Lost Films, among others. Find him on most social media platforms at johnfosterfic for updates on writing and his pitbull Coraline.

This week we learn how Shi Yang formed the Red Flag Fleet by uniting thousands of pirates and wreaked havoc over the South China Sea. A listener voice memo describes the most insane KFC comic of all time. Episode Tabs:How Chinese pirate queen Ching Shih ruled the South China Sea, then sailed into the sunsethttps://amp.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3360971/how-chinese-pirate-queen-ching-shih-ruled-south-china-sea-then-sailed-sunsetListener Tabs:How DC's Wild KFC Crossover Changed Promotional Comics Foreverhttps://screenrant.com/dc-comics-kfc-colonel-sanders/Promo Palace: https://promopalace.org/Email your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American Gods by Neil Gaiman didn't just win awards... When it dropped, it completely dominated the speculative fiction world by sweeping the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and Bram Stoker Awards. A favorite of Tom's, Tony maintains that it's far from Gaiman's best. How does this genre-bending scifi/fantasy/horror champion hold up? Let's find out!

¿Puede una persona muerta ayudar a descubrir a su propio asesino? En este nuevo episodio de Nébula viajamos hasta dos casos reales que han quedado marcados por una pregunta inquietante: ¿pueden llegar mensajes desde el más allá que ayuden a resolver un crimen? En Galicia, en 1994, el asesinato de Rosalía Gonçalves parecía condenado a quedar envuelto en el misterio. Su cuerpo apareció en un monte de A Estrada y, según los relatos sobre el caso, una sesión de ouija y espiritismo habría proporcionado datos que posteriormente fueron relacionados con la identidad de la víctima y la investigación del crimen. Décadas antes, en Estados Unidos, encontramos el sorprendente caso de Teresita Basa, una enfermera asesinada en Chicago cuyo crimen terminó tomando un giro extraordinario cuando una compañera afirmó haber entrado en contacto con la víctima y proporcionó información que apuntaba hacia su asesino. Dos asesinatos. Dos historias. Dos supuestos mensajes de personas fallecidas. Pero… ¿realmente fueron los muertos quienes hablaron? En este capítulo de Nébula analizamos los hechos, las investigaciones, los testimonios y las explicaciones que rodean ambos casos. Espiritismo, ouija, mensajes desde el más allá, crímenes reales, investigación criminal, fenómenos paranormales y misterio se cruzan en una historia donde la frontera entre lo inexplicable y lo racional resulta especialmente difícil de separar. Porque quizá la verdadera pregunta no sea si los muertos pueden hablar… sino de dónde llegaron las respuestas. Mail: nebulaelpodcast2024@gmail.com Whatsapp: (+34) 613.30.86.97. ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/2481474

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This week we learn about ancient salt deposits at the bottom of the ocean lead to the insane phenomenon of what scientists refer to as "Hot Tubs of Despair." A listener email explains how the Church used to try their best to prove the existence of dragons. Episode Tabs:Explore the ‘Hot Tub of Despair,' an underwater lake that kills almost everything insidehttps://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-jacuzzi-death-brine-20161102-story.htmlListener Tabs:Crocodile at the Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime Immacolatehttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/crocodile-at-the-santuario-madonna-delle-lacrime-immacolateEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can anybody become the good guy?We love a good redemption story. Darth Vader, Zuko, Loki, Nebula, Bucky Barnes and countless others have gone from villain, rival, or deeply broken person to someone we're rooting for. But what actually makes a redemption arc work? Is feeling sorry enough? Does the character have to make restitution? And are there some things a character simply can't come back from?Plus an update on the crew, who is leaving the show this season (and why?) and our latest BEST THING EVER!

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¿Puede un edificio acumular demasiadas tragedias para considerarlo una simple casualidad? En este nuevo episodio de Nébula, el podcast, nos adentramos en dos lugares marcados por la muerte, el misterio y los sucesos inexplicables: la calle Antonio Grilo de Madrid y Tres Forques, en Valencia. Son lugares donde, en un espacio relativamente reducido, se han producido muertes misteriosas, crímenes, tragedias y acontecimientos difíciles de explicar. Historias que con el paso del tiempo han alimentado leyendas urbanas y han convertido estos enclaves en auténticos protagonistas del misterio. En Madrid viajamos hasta la calle Antonio Grilo, uno de los lugares más inquietantes de la capital, relacionado con una sucesión de acontecimientos trágicos que han dejado una profunda huella en la memoria popular. ¿Existe realmente una maldición? ¿Por qué este lugar quedó asociado a tantas muertes? Después nos desplazamos hasta Tres Forques, en Valencia, otro escenario rodeado de historias oscuras, tragedias y sucesos que han despertado durante años la curiosidad de investigadores y amantes de lo paranormal. Edificios malditos, casas encantadas, fantasmas, muertes inexplicables, fenómenos paranormales, lugares malditos y leyendas urbanas se dan cita en un episodio en el que intentaremos separar los hechos de la leyenda. Porque cuando demasiadas tragedias ocurren en un mismo lugar, aparece inevitablemente una pregunta: ¿Estamos ante una serie de terribles coincidencias… o existe algo más detrás? En este episodio de Nébula: Edificios malditos y lugares malditos de España. La historia negra de la calle Antonio Grilo de Madrid. Los sucesos y muertes relacionados con Antonio Grilo. Tres Forques y sus historias más inquietantes. Muertes misteriosas y sucesos inexplicables. Casas encantadas y fenómenos paranormales. Leyendas urbanas de Madrid y Valencia. Misterios, fantasmas y lugares con una historia oscura. Un nuevo viaje de Nébula por los rincones donde la realidad puede resultar mucho más inquietante que cualquier leyenda. ️ Nébula, el podcast de los misterios de siempre y los de ahora. Mail: nebulaelpodcast2024@gmail.com Whatsapp: (+34) 613.30.86.97. ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/2481474

Using our Acme equipped recording studio, we're discussing the tax write offs and Looney Tunes with Dan Green's Coyote Vs Acme.Will Wile E have his day in court or will he continue to push boulders uphill while his corporate overlords collect more revenue?If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Contemporary artist Asad Raza performs within the industrial infrastructures and ecologies of East Germany, conducting the development of electricity from Ancient Greece through the German Democratic Republic (Deutsche Demokratische Republik, DDR) in the 20th century, via the dramaturgy and exhibition, Electricity (2026).Asad Raza: Electricity is at E-WERK Luckenwalde until 25 April 2027. This episode was recorded in advance of Berlin Art Week 2026.Asad Raza's commission for the new Art Hall at Tate Liverpool opens in 2027.Read about Asad Raza: Plot at Museoin in Bolzano (2023), and collaboration with Lydia Ourahmane, a participant in Biennale Gherdëina 10: Future Paradise Gardens, in Observer: observer.com/2026/08/arts-interview-samuel-leuenberger-curator-biennale-gherdeina-10/Listen to composer and artist Raven Chacon on their composition for organ, Voiceless Mass (2021), performed with the Scottish Ensemble at St. Giles' Cathedral as part of Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF) 2025: pod.link/1533637675/episode/MDA5MGQ3OGYtYWM4ZC00NjQ3LTg0YzktNjE2ODBmZDAwYmU5Listen to filmmaker Saodat Ismailova on spirituality, dissent, and environmental extraction around the Aral Sea in post-Soviet Uzbekistan and Central Asia, in their film Melted into the Sun (2024) in Nebula, produced by Fondazione In Between Art Film, as part of the Venice Biennale in 2024: pod.link/1533637675/episode/Y2IxOWI2YTUtMTI4MS00NzdiLWEyZmUtYmMyYTQ0NmQxMTQ2Listen to Manthia Diawara, filmmaker, cultural theorist, and co-curator of The Trembling Museum at the Hunterian in Glasgow, recorded live in conversation with EMPIRE LINES as part of PEACE FREQUENCIES, a 24 hour live radio broadcast to mark International Human Rights Day in December 2023, and 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: pod.link/1533637675/episode/YjBhYmU2MzMtN2ZiNi00MDE0LTgyM2MtZmM5NWMwZGRhMTBmFor more about Édouard Glissant, sound, and vibration as ‘trembling', listen to contemporary artist Libita Sibungu on their installation, ZED LOVE (2026), recorded live at Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange in Penzance in July 2026: pod.link/1533637675/episode/Y2EwOGJlN2QtZTY4Ny00ZmRlLThhOWQtZTU3NjlhODBhYmQ3And listen to Paul Gilroy live at the Black Atlantic Symposium in Plymouth, marking the 30th anniversary of his formative text in 2023: pod.link/1533637675/episode/90a9fc4efeef69e879b7b77e79659f3fPRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic.Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/empirelinespodcast⁠⁠⁠Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/empirelinesEMPIRE LINES is a project within the ecosystem of Radical Ecology (2026-2027).

This week we learn about the horrific once mythical cryptid of dozens of rats with their tales tied together that turned out to actually be real. A listener email explains how Soviet era bootleggers called the Roentgenizdat used discarded x-rays to share music. Episode Tabs:What Are Rat Kings, The ‘Super-Rodents' Made Of Tangled Tails?https://allthatsinteresting.com/rat-kingListener Tabs:Roentgenizdat (USSR)https://www.in-formality.com/wiki/index.php?title=Roentgenizdat_%28USSR%29Email your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Marvel Monday and the Guardians face their final mission!ABOUT GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3May 5, 2023 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3Director: James GunnWriters: James Gunn, Jim Starlin, Stan LeeCast:Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-LordChukwudi Iwuji as The High EvolutionaryBradley Cooper as Rocket (voice)Pom Klementieff as MantisDave Bautista as DraxKaren Gillan as NebulaVin Diesel as Groot (voice)BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSISThe Guardians of the Galaxy have settled into their new headquarters on Knowhere, but their peace doesn't last long. Adam Warlock, a powerful warrior created by the Sovereign High Priestess, attacks the Guardians in an attempt to get revenge for them stealing from her. He critically injures Rocket before Nebula is able to stab him.Unfortunately, the Guardians discover that they can't save Rocket because Orgocorp, the organization that experimented on him, implanted a kill switch inside him. With Rocket's life hanging in the balance, the Guardians set out to find the override code that can save him.As Rocket lies dying, we learn the tragic story of how he became the Rocket we know. As a baby raccoon, Rocket was captured and experimented on by the High Evolutionary, the leader of Orgocorp. The High Evolutionary is obsessed with creating a perfect society by genetically modifying animals into intelligent, humanoid creatures called Humanimals. Rocket proves to be unusually intelligent, and the High Evolutionary uses his ideas to improve future generations of Humanimals. But instead of being proud of Rocket, the High Evolutionary becomes jealous that one of his creations is able to solve problems that he can't. He decides to remove Rocket's brain and destroy the rest of his Humanimal friends. Rocket attacks him in a rage, takes down his henchmen, and escapes in a spaceship, eventually becoming the Rocket we know today.Back in the present, the Guardians enlist the help of an alternate version of Gamora, who is now a member of the Ravagers. Together, they break into Orgocorp and steal Rocket's file, only to discover that Theel, one of the High Evolutionary's advisors, has taken the override code.Off to Counter-Earth they go to confront the High Evolutionary and the Guardians quickly discover just how dangerous the High Evolutionary really is because he's planning to destroy the entire planet.They capture Theel and get the code to shut down Rocket's kill switch, but Rocket's heart stops, sending him into a near-death experience where he sees his Humanimal friends again and they tell him it's not his time. Peter Quill restarts his heart.There's also this group of kids that the Guardians rescue and before leaving, Rocket also discovers a group of imprisoned animals on the ship. The High Evolutionary confronts him. The Guardians defeat him, but Rocket chooses not to kill him.The Guardians help the animals and children escape to Knowhere. Quill nearly dies while trying to make it back, but Adam Warlock saves him after Groot had previously rescued Adam from the destruction of the ship.With the mission over, Peter decides it's time for him to leave the Guardians. He names Rocket the new captain before returning to Earth and reuniting with his grandfather, Jason. Rocket is the new lead and a new team of Guardians is ready to save the world. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A distance Reiki business is amazing for its freedom, flexibility, and convenience — for us as practitioners and our clients. But starting and growing one can be confusing. In this episode, I'm sharing the most important things to consider for starting and growing a distance Reiki business at all three stages of the Reiki business journey — the Nebula, Forest, and Tower. Free Awesome Distance Reiki Sessions workshop September 27:Even if you can't join live you'll get the recording.https://reikibusiness.com/distance Nebula? Forest? Tower? What do these mean?Grab the free 3 Stages of the Reiki business journey training to learn more about the 3 stages, discover where you are, and learn how to attract clients at your stage:https://reikibusiness.com/journey Talking About Reiki in the 3 Stages podcast episode 145:https://youtu.be/q4PIpOvrRsw Get the free Reiki Biz Kit full of Reiki business support:https://reikibusiness.com/reikibizkit Join us in the Reiki Business Collective:https://facebook.com/groups/reikibiz Design and grow your aligned Reiki business with 1-on-1 guidance:https://reikibusiness.com/build Connect with me on Facebook:https://facebook.com/standingstoneshealing/ ChristianStanding Stones Healing Legal Disclaimer: Standing Stones Healing Co. does not diagnose, treat, or cure any physical or mental illness with Reiki, card reading, coaching, or any other services, products, or media offered by Standing Stones Healing Co. By using Standing Stones Healing Co. products, services, or media, you agree to hold harmless Standing Stones Healing Co. for any adverse reactions that may result from use of said products, services, or media. Standing Stones Healing Co. services are not a replacement for licensed medical care or professional legal, business, tax, or financial consultation. For more information, including detailed terms and conditions, please review the Standing Stones Healing Co. Terms of Service at https://standingstoneshealing.com/terms. All Standing Stones Healing Co. services, products, messages, and media are for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical, emotional, financial, or legal advice. Thank you.

¿Quién abrió un agujero en el cráneo de una mujer hace miles de años? ¿Fue una intervención médica? ¿Un ritual? ¿Una terrible herida provocada por la violencia? ¿O estamos ante uno de esos enigmas de la prehistoria que todavía hoy siguen planteando más preguntas que respuestas? Comenzamos la Tercera Temporada de Nébula viajando hasta Moià (Barcelona) para conocer la historia de la llamada “yaya de Moiá”, un antiguo cráneo que presenta un misterioso orificio en la zona frontal y que nos introduce en uno de los grandes enigmas de la arqueología prehistórica: las trepanaciones del cráneo. Pero este caso no es único. A lo largo del programa viajaremos también por diferentes lugares del mundo para descubrir otros cráneos trepanados, extrañas lesiones y evidencias arqueológicas que demuestran que nuestros antepasados ya practicaban intervenciones sobre el cráneo hace miles de años. ¿Qué finalidad tenían estas operaciones? ¿Intentaban curar enfermedades? ¿Tenían un significado religioso o ritual? ¿Podían sobrevivir quienes eran sometidos a ellas? Y para conocer mejor estos enigmas contamos con una voz especialmente importante: la arqueóloga principal del Museo de Moià, que conversa con nosotros y nos desvela otros misterios, hallazgos y aspectos desconocidos de la prehistoria de Moià. Una conversación que nos permitirá acercarnos al pasado desde la arqueología, pero sin perder esa mirada que caracteriza a Nébula: la búsqueda de las preguntas que todavía permanecen abiertas. Prehistoria, arqueología, misterios históricos, cráneos trepanados, trepanación prehistórica, enigmas arqueológicos, historia desconocida y misterios sin resolver se dan cita en el primer capítulo de esta nueva temporada. Porque quizá la pregunta no sea solamente… ¿Quién disparaba en la prehistoria? Sino algo mucho más inquietante: ¿Qué sabemos realmente de aquellos que vivieron miles de años antes que nosotros? Mail: nebulaelpodcast2024@gmail.com Whatsapp: (+34) 613.30.86.97. ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/2481474

Brent has two hours to build a great website, and the solution he finds feels more like a Linux tool than a modern web framework. Naturally, Wes takes it too far.Sponsored By:Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free!Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love.Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:Web Boost — Send us a boost via sats or USD

We gotta get back in time because it's episode 600 and we're feeling very old! To celebrate this momentous occasion we're stealing some plutonium and getting the DeLorean up to 88 miles per hour, sending us Back to the Future! Explore alternate timelines, capitalistic critiques and historic miscasting in this classic rewatch!Thank you to all our wonderful listeners who've kept us going for the last 600 episodes!If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 171 Sam is joined by Sam Denby, Adam Chase, and Ben Doyle, the team behind Jet Lag: The Game.  Sam, Adam, and Ben have chosen Airplane! (87 mins). Directed by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker and stars Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lorna Patterson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Leslie Nielsen. Sam and the boys discuss how they make a season of Jet Lag: The Game, when they first watched Airplane!, and why it's considered one of the greatest comedies of all time. Jet Lag: The Game - Japanorama is streaming now on Nebula and YouTube.  Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Show your support for the podcast and help us stay truly independent by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest stars Sam Denby Adam Chase Ben Doyle. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.

Tim Pratt (genderfluid, any pronouns) is the author of more than thirty-five novels, most recently multiversal space opera The Jewel and the Comet. Pratt is a Hugo Award winner for short fiction, and has been a finalist for Nebula, World Fantasy, Sturgeon, Stoker, and otherawards. She publishes a new story every month at www.patreon.com/timpratt and posts incessantly on Bluesky(bsky.app/profile/timpratt.org)This story originally appeared on Tim Pratt's Patreon account.Narration by: Zed Hope SimonZed Hope Simon (they/them) is a Brooklyn-based performer, playwright, and fight director. Their short plays have been produced at various digital and live festivals throughout New York City and around the United States and their first full-length play, Watchlist, received a workshop production at The Tank in February 2020. They have previously performed with Alterra Productions interactive theatre company and help coordinate the annual New York Summer Sling stage combat workshop for the Society of American Fight Directors. Zed has hosted podcasts covering film, tv, and video games for Whirlwind Podcasts, Post Show Recaps, Rob has a Podcast, and Arcade Pizza, and can be found streaming games on YouTube at youtube.com/@hardrockhope. For more, follow Zed on Bluesky @hardrockhope or visit www.zedhopesimon.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by special guest Tawny Platis as she tells us the story of how not being able to find Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon resulted in her becoming a DVD preservationist. A listener email explains their journey in trying to sew the perfect Sarah Masquerade gown from Labyrinth.Episode Tabs:Sony to Delete Movies Owned by PlayStation Users, List Includes More Than 550 Digital Titleshttps://www.ign.com/articles/sony-to-delete-movies-owned-by-playstation-users-list-includes-more-than-550-digital-titlesHannah on String and Tell:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXdTeKzuJdMListener Tabs:The Sarah Williams Dress from the Movie The Labyrinth, An Inspiration for Cosplayhttps://weallsew.com/the-sarah-williams-dress-from-the-movie-the-labyrinth-an-inspiration-for-cosplay/The Sarah Masquerade gown from Labyrinth -Part Onehttps://ladauphinecostuming.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-sarah-masquerade-gown-from.htmlEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quickshell is rising, and bringing with it a new wave of customizable Linux desktops, community-built plugins, and serious funding.Sponsored By:Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free!Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love.Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:Web Boost — Send us a boost via sats or USD

Hands Chef! Matt Johnson is serving us Anthony Bourdain's early years with a side of Antonio Banderas. Does this Kitchen Confidential inspired vignette inspire us to compliment the chef or should we send it back to the kitchen? If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we learn how an astrologist from San Francisco embedded herself into the Reagan administration and became an unofficial advisor that dictated the times of the president's press conferences and whether or not it was safe to land Air Force One. A listener email explains how a town in Honduras celebrates raining fish. Episode Tabs:Joan Quigley, Ronald Reagan's Guide to the Starshttps://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/06/04/joan-quigley-ronald-reagans-guide-to-the-stars/Listener Tabs:Lluvia de Peces https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lluvia-de-peces-the-rain-of-fishEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How we talk about Reiki changes as our Reiki business journey evolves. In this episode, we explore that evolution through the 3 stages of the Reiki business journey. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to discover how what we talk about Reiki, who we talk to, and where we connect with them shifts as our Reiki business grows. How to Talk About Reiki Episode 12:https://youtu.be/IJfMs0KtWu8 How to Explain Reiki Episode 116:https://youtu.be/EL-tJBCwBS4 Are you in the Nebula, Forest, or Tower?Discover how to attract aligned clients for your stage:https://reikibusiness.com/journey Get the free Reiki Biz Kit full of Reiki business support:https://reikibusiness.com/reikibizkit Join us in the Reiki Business Collective:https://facebook.com/groups/reikibiz Design and grow your aligned Reiki business with 1-on-1 guidance:https://reikibusiness.com/build Connect with me on Facebook:https://facebook.com/standingstoneshealing/ ChristianStanding Stones Healing Legal Disclaimer: Standing Stones Healing Co. does not diagnose, treat, or cure any physical or mental illness with Reiki, card reading, coaching, or any other services, products, or media offered by Standing Stones Healing Co. By using Standing Stones Healing Co. products, services, or media, you agree to hold harmless Standing Stones Healing Co. for any adverse reactions that may result from use of said products, services, or media. Standing Stones Healing Co. services are not a replacement for licensed medical care or professional legal, business, tax, or financial consultation. For more information, including detailed terms and conditions, please review the Standing Stones Healing Co. Terms of Service at https://standingstoneshealing.com/terms. All Standing Stones Healing Co. services, products, messages, and media are for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical, emotional, financial, or legal advice. Thank you.

Syncthing saves the day in an unexpected way, and we dig into what's new in Linux 7.2.Sponsored By:Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free!Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love.Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:Web Boost — Send us a boost via sats or USD

We're hanging out at The End of Oak Street, discussing dinosaurs, summoning Spielberg and pontificating about Poltergeists! If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 170 Sam is joined by Dave Wiskus, founder and CEO of Nebula, and producer on short film Power Trip.  Dave has chosen Locke (85 mins). Directed by Steven Knight, the film stars Tom Hardy and the voices of Olivia Colman, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, and Tom Holland. Sam and Dave discuss the origins of the streaming service Nebula, the innovate and economic filmmaking of Locke, and how it influenced Patrick Willem's new short film Power Trip.  Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Show your support for the podcast and help us stay truly independent by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest star Dave Wiskus. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.

This week we're joined by special guest Dr. Kaveh Hoda of the House of Pod as he regales us with the story of how a professor of pediatrics at the Stanford University School of Medicine managed to keep his 3 simultaneous wives a secret from one another. A listener email explains the time that GM tried to get in on the Road Runner's action with the ultimate fandommobile.Episode Tabs:Doctor Led Three Lives With Three Wiveshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-10-14-mn-436-story.htmlListener Tabs:Plymouth Road Runner's “Beep Beep” Horn Explained with Surviving 1973 Muscle Carhttps://www.carvibz.com/news/plymouth-road-runners-beep-beep-horn-explained-with-surviving-1973-muscle-car/Email your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anna and Avery close out a three-week saga: SpaceX has recovered Starship's Ship 40 from the Indian Ocean after a soft splashdown, a difficult tow, and a moment where recovery odds looked as low as 18%. Plus: a dead star in the Helix Nebula previews our own Sun's five-billion-years-from-now fate, new evidence the Milky Way was built in part by an ancient galactic collision, and China's fast recovery from a rocket failure with back-to-back launches.Full show notes:Today's episode — S05E170, Tuesday August 18, 2026:Main story: Starship's Ship 40 makes it home. SpaceX has completed recovery of Ship 40, the Starship Flight 13 upper stage that survived an unprecedented soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean on July 24. After drifting over 400km and a difficult multi-week tow through rough seas (prediction markets had given it ~18% odds as of mid-August), recovery vessels including the Normand Ranger brought the ship in to Western Australia this week. SpaceX had already secured the imagery it needed from the heat shield and engines regardless of outcome; Ship 41 and Flight 14 (targeting ~August 20) are already in the pipeline.A dead star shows us our Sun's future. A Yale-led team studying the Helix Nebula's white dwarf found 22 bow-shock structures in its outer halo — the first direct observation of a dead star's ejected material dispersing back into the galaxy. It's a preview of what our own Sun will undergo in roughly 5 billion years. Published August 12 in Nature.The collision that built the Milky Way. Hubble and Gaia data revealed a previously unknown ancient dwarf galaxy, "LKH," which merged with the Milky Way 11.8 billion years ago — predating the well-known Gaia-Sausage-Enceladus merger by 1.8 billion years. Published August 17 in Nature Astronomy.China bounces back from a rocket failure. After an August 10 Long March 7A failure destroyed a communications satellite, China launched twice within 23 hours on August 16 — a Long March 12 from Wenchang and a Long March 2C from Taiyuan — demonstrating operational resilience across two rocket types and launch sites.Tonight's sky: the waxing crescent Moon pairs with a brilliant Venus (magnitude -4.1) low in the western sky, about 45 minutes after sunset.Links & sources:NASASpaceFlight.com — While SpaceX recovers Ship 40, Ship 41 prepares for testing ahead of Flight 14MarineRadar — SpaceX recovers Starship from Indian Ocean after three-week towCNN — Satellite imagery captures race to recover 170-foot SpaceX Starship in the Indian OceanSpace.com — Scientists find dead star that predicts our Sun's futureSpace.com — How an ancient collision with another galaxy transformed the Milky WaySpace.com — China bounces back from Long March rocket explosion with back-to-back launchesSpace.com — Night sky August 2026: what you can see tonightFollow us: @AstronomyDailyPodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

We return to Camp Miasma for some good ol fashioned teenage sex and death! (Be careful with your google searches!) This Persona inspired self actualization tale features a little death and a little love! If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An old Linux box powers down for the last time as we unwind its history, and the entire show, back to the beginning.Sponsored By:Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free!Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love.Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:Web Boost — Send us a boost via sats or USD

Imposter syndrome is a common experience for Reiki practitioners starting and growing a Reiki business. But the reasons it shows up are different at each stage of the Reiki business journey. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to discover how imposter syndrome might be showing up for you and the most important thing to do when you feel like an imposter in your Reiki business. Imposter Syndrome in Your Reiki Business Episode 49:https://youtu.be/juSWuTc_2vQ Are you in the Nebula, Forest, or Tower?Discover which Reiki business stage you're in and how to navigate through it:https://reikibusiness.com/stages Join us in the Reiki Business Collective:https://facebook.com/groups/reikibiz Get the free Reiki Biz Kit full of Reiki business support:https://reikibusiness.com/reikibizkit Design and grow your aligned Reiki business with 1-on-1 guidance:https://reikibusiness.com/build Connect with me on Facebook:https://facebook.com/standingstoneshealing/ ChristianStanding Stones Healing Legal Disclaimer: Standing Stones Healing Co. does not diagnose, treat, or cure any physical or mental illness with Reiki, card reading, coaching, or any other services, products, or media offered by Standing Stones Healing Co. By using Standing Stones Healing Co. products, services, or media, you agree to hold harmless Standing Stones Healing Co. for any adverse reactions that may result from use of said products, services, or media. Standing Stones Healing Co. services are not a replacement for licensed medical care or professional legal, business, tax, or financial consultation. For more information, including detailed terms and conditions, please review the Standing Stones Healing Co. Terms of Service at https://standingstoneshealing.com/terms. All Standing Stones Healing Co. services, products, messages, and media are for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical, emotional, financial, or legal advice. Thank you.

It's a Brand New Day for the podcast as we've swung back to New York City and wrapped up our Cusack Attack Summer (or whatever we called it). Our favorite friendly neighborhood web slinger is back and we're thrilled to invite friend of the show Thandiwe Woodard (aka JonathanBlade) to help rank our favorite Spidermen!If you'd like to score a slightly used but well cared for copy of Back to the Future, answer these two questions and email us in at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com!What was the original title of Back to the Future?Who was originally cast as Marty McFly but eventually replaced by Michael J Fox?If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Come meet P.A. Cornell, a Chilean-Canadian speculative fiction author with a delightful collection of short stories that's coming up in publication this fall. She keeps getting nominated for Nebulas, which ought to tell you that we, her fellow writers, think she's fantastic. Once you hear about The Astronaut Among the Flowers, you'll rush right out and pre-order it! … Continue...Episode 230 – Interview with P.A. Cornell

Everyone in biotech agrees AI needs more data. Almost no one is willing to pay for it. If you're trying to build or buy a biotech AI model, you've hit the same wall: predictive performance depends on data your budget doesn't cover, and nobody in the field seems willing to close that gap. John Androsavich runs Ginkgo Datapoints, the bio AI data arm of Ginkgo Bioworks. He trained as an RNA scientist, spent years on the pharma side deciding which technologies were worth buying, and now sells the raw biological data everyone claims to want. Ross and John get into why biotech spends a fraction of what tech spends on data, how automation dropped ADME testing to $199 a compound, and what that unlocks for drug discovery pipelines and data science in biotech more broadly. You'll hear why single-cell foundation models don't scale the way the field expected, and how GPT-5 designed its own lab experiments inside an autonomous facility. This one's for data and analytics leaders in biotech who need a clearer read on where to spend on data generation, and where the field is still guessing. It's less useful if you're after a general AI overview with no biotech specifics. Key Takeaways - One Meta investment in a data-labelling vendor outweighs a full year of AI drug discovery venture funding combined, and dwarfs the entire single-cell data market. Biotech's data spend looks nothing like tech's. - Ginkgo's ADME-1 offering runs at roughly a tenth of standard pricing, which is changing when and how much companies test. Teams are now running full tier-one panels earlier instead of triaging molecules before they've generated the negative data models need. - A recent Microsoft Research paper found single-cell foundation model learning saturates at 200,000 to 2 million cells, out of a possible 20 million. Volume alone isn't the lever people assumed it was. - GPT-5 wrote its own experimental protocols for optimising cell-free protein expression, ran them through Ginkgo's autonomous Nebula lab, and hit the lowest price-per-titer ever recorded in the field. Chapter Markers 00:00 Introducing John Androsavich and Ginkgo Datapoints 01:12 Why Ginkgo launched a bio AI data business 05:03 Which companies benefit most from Datapoints 06:31 The paradox: everyone wants data, no one pays 09:00 How automation drives ADME-1's $199 price point 12:59 Testing the Jevons paradox in biotech data buying 16:05 Do we actually know biotech AI's scaling laws? 20:54 Why foundation model builders resist more data 24:59 What an empirical bake-off for bio AI could look like 29:32 The case against sitting on the sidelines 33:26 Inside the Virtual Cell Pharmacology Initiative 41:57 Where VCP fits among other virtual cell projects 44:50 The Antibody Developability Consortium with Apheris 53:57 Autonomous labs and GPT-5 designing its own experiments 59:38 Advice for mid-stage biotech data strategy 01:01:31 Final thoughts on where bio AI investment is heading Useful Links & Resources - Ginkgo Bioworks: [ginkgobioworks.com](https://www.ginkgobioworks.com) - Related episode: Apheris CEO Robin Rohm on federated co-folding (Data in Biotech) - Related episode: Eliza Appel on Lilly's TuneLab and federated learning (Data in Biotech) - CorrDyn: [corrdyn.com](https://www.corrdyn.com) Connect With the Show - Host LinkedIn (Ross Katz): [linkedin.com/in/b-ross-katz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-ross-katz/) - Host X: [x.com/brosskatz](https://x.com/brosskatz) - CorrDyn LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/corrdyn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/corrdyn/) Where does your organisation sit on the data investment paralysis John describes? Are you waiting for someone else to prove the scaling laws first, or are you buying the data now? Drop your take in the comments. Visit corrdyn.com to learn how CorrDyn can help your organisation extract value from data. #DataInBiotech #BiotechAI #DrugDiscovery #DataScience #GinkgoBioworks

Seven Linux kernels landed in one day. We sort out which belong in your homelab, and trace Linux's long, occasionally disastrous quest for truly random numbers.Sponsored By:Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free!Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love.Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:Web Boost — Send us a boost via sats or USD

Please put your seat back in its upright position and buckle up because Con Air is preparing for a crash landing! The summer of Cusack comes to its natural conclusion with Cage, Cusack, Malkovich and Buscemi teaming up for the wildest flight this side of Passenger 57. If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Block's Buzz is an open, self-hostable workspace for humans, AI agents, chat, and code; and it may be the most Linux-friendly vision for what comes next.Sponsored By:Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free!Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love.Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:Jupiter Broadcasting Buzz CommunityWeb Boost — Send us a boost via sats or USD

We interrupt the summer of Cusack to bring you this special broadcast! Odysseus has returned and he's ready to take out the trash! Christopher Nolan thinks he can improve on Homer's epic tale, and Shahir's returned from his own Greek odyssey just in time to look a gift horse right in its wooden mouth!If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Linus delivers a blunt verdict on AI in the Linux kernel, Chris finds the remote Linux desktop that finally works, and Brent gives his notes system a serious rebuild.Sponsored By:Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free!Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love.Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:Web Boost — Send us a boost via sats or USD