Podcasts about Neuromancer

In this episode, we're diving into the things that have been living rent-free in our heads lately—from dice-rolling daydreams to late-night reading binges. We're talking cyberpunk aesthetics, revisiting Neuromancer and what it means for TTRPG worldbuilding, plus some of the coolest new D&D monsters we've come across and how they could shake up your next encounter.Whether you're looking for campaign inspiration or just want to hear what kinds of media are fueling our creativity, this one's for you.Topics Covered:The legacy of Neuromancer and how cyberpunk still hacks our imaginationsNew and weird D&D monsters that could derail your whole party (in a good way)Books that are shaping the way we think about storytellingIndie game discoveries and TTRPG ideas we can't stop noodling onSo grab your dice, your favorite beverage, and come hang out with us!Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you find the next perfect obsession.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Fully-Booked literary podcast, we're back in the room with Meaghan, Shirin, and Arthur, though Arthur gets plenty of playful shade right out of the gate. The energy is chaotic in the best way, and we all seem to embrace it.This time around, we're not doing a structured game or typical author discussion. Instead, we've decided to have a casual roundtable where we toss out book recommendations based on popular titles.Think of it as a “if you liked this, try this” style chat, the kind of stuff you might scroll through on BookTok, but with more tangents, more laughs, and a whole lot more coffee shop banter.So, yes, it's a podcast version of one of those aesthetic recommendation reels, but longer and full of personality. We're hoping it helps listeners find their next favorite read, whether they're winding down for bed or commuting with earbuds in. Along the way, we make plenty of jokes, toss in personal stories, and keep things as relatable as ever.Cozy Fantasy And Twisty YA PicksMeaghan kicks things off with Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. It's a standout in cozy fantasy, a genre that's all about lower stakes and high charm. This one's about a retired assassin who just wants to run a coffee shop. We love it because it's charming without the constant doom that high fantasy sometimes leans into. If you're tired of watching your favorite characters die dramatically, this is your safe space.From there, we get three recommendations to follow that cozy vibe:This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher offers more of an epic twist, following four heroes who reunite years after saving the world to stop another evil. It's got humor, sarcasm, and a nostalgic team-up energy.Forged by Magic by Jenna Wolfhart includes orcs, elves, and romance, much like Legends and Lattes, but kicks the fantasy world-building up a notch.Dreadful by Caitlin Rosakus is quirky and a bit chaotic. A man wakes up in an evil wizard's lair and slowly realizes… he's the wizard. It's got dark magic with a comedic undertone that keeps things from getting too heavy.Next, Shirin brings up We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, a twisty, emotional YA mystery that clearly divides readers. Some of us saw the ending a mile away. Others (hi, Shirin) were shocked. Either way, it sparks strong reactions. From there, the recommended reads are:One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus, a classic high school murder mystery.A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, which begins as a school project but morphs into a full-on whodunit.Both offer those unreliable narrators and layers of secrets that make for great binge reads (and binge-worthy shows, too).Sci-Fi Sarcasm and Robots with FeelingsArthur (yes, we're letting him talk now) shifts us into sci-fi territory. He spotlights The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, which is being adapted into a TV show. The series centers around a sarcastic AI bot who's pretending not to be sentient while dealing with messy human feelings. It's funny, sharp, and dives into questions about identity and autonomy.The companion picks for Murderbot are:Neuromancer by William Gibson, the cyberpunk classic full of noir and hacking vibes.Autonomous by Annalee Newitz, a gritty, emotional dive into freedom and biotech ethics.Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie features a starship AI stuck in a single human body, trying to cope and also seek revenge.This whole section sparks a thoughtful conversation about how sci-fi is evolving to focus more on questions of self, ethics, and AI rights, especially as real-world conversations about artificial intelligence ramp up.From Gothic to Gruesome: Creepy Houses and Haunting PastsMeaghan circles back with another strong pick: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. This gothic classic inspires a group of haunting and eerie recommendations:The September House by Carissa Orlando, where every September, the house goes full horror mode with blood on the walls and something lurking in the basement.The Only One Left by Riley Sager, another gothic mystery involving a secluded cliffside mansion and a historical murder case.We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson delivers that same psychological tension and sense of dread found in Rebecca.We also detour briefly into House of Leaves territory, a book so bizarre in structure it's basically unreadable in audiobook form. Everyone agrees it's an experience, not just a novel.Court of Thorns, Shadow Daddies, and Fae RomanceThen we dive into a big one: A Court of Thorns and Roses (or ACOTAR, because who has time for long titles) by Sarah J. Maas. This fantasy romance gets a lot of love and some side-eye, depending on who you ask. It starts like Beauty and the Beast but quickly turns into something much more plot-heavy and twisty.Meaghan recommends:Quicksilver by Callie Hart, where the heroine gets dragged into the fae realm after trying to save her family. It's rich in world-building and dramatic romantic tension.Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco, a witchy, demon-summoning fantasy with Italian vibes, mouthwatering food descriptions, and yes—another shadowy love interest.We joke a lot about the term shadow daddy, which is hilarious and weirdly accurate for some of these characters. The group shares a good laugh about imagining their dads lurking in shadows. Totally normal podcast behavior...One-Person Sci-Fi Adventures (and Existential Crisis Fuel)Back in sci-fi land, Arthur brings us to Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, which is getting a film adaptation with Ryan Gosling. The book features a lone scientist in space trying to save Earth, accompanied only by an alien rock creature named Rocky. The humor and heart between the human and the alien make it surprisingly emotional.The suggested read-alikes:The Martian, also by Weir. Obviously.Beacon 23 by Hugh Howey has that isolated, losing-your-sanity-in-space vibe.Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke, a classic of alien exploration and big questions.We get into the emotional toll of reading too much sci-fi. Some of us find it uplifting and full of imagination. Others (Shirin) find it deeply depressing. Fair enough.Vampires, Book Clubs, and Dark HumorShirin wraps things up with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. It's part horror, part comedy, and all about strong women who take matters into their own hands. Think housewives turned vampire hunters. The book doesn't shy away from gruesome details, especially involving rats and face tentacles. But it's also heartfelt and hilarious.Similar reads include:The Honeys by Ryan La Sala, a genre-bending YA horror story about identity, loss, and hive-mind weirdness.So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison, another vampire tale that's more about the women fighting their way through chaos than the monsters themselves.We end with another surprise: Arthur picks something non-sci-fi for once. Catabasis by R.F. Kuang gets mentioned as a dark academia fantasy with two rival scholars traveling to hell. Yep. Hell. To save a professor. Talk about dedication.Recommendations here include:The Atlas Six by Olivie BlakeThe Secret History by Donna TarttIf We Were Villains by M.L. RioThey all explore dark magic, academic rivalries, and blurred lines between performance and reality. By the end, our TBR piles are towering, and we're all a little overwhelmed in the best way.Wrapping UpWe went through a ton of books in this episode: cozy fantasies, murder mysteries, sci-fi sagas, dark academia, and good old-fashioned horror. Some are funny. Some are terrifying. Some make you question your life choices. And some just make you feel seen as a reader who wants something a little different.We hope at least one of these picks piqued your interest or gave you something new to add to your list. And if your TBR just grew five feet taller, well… same. Until next time, keep on reading. We'll be here, figuring out how to read all of these before next week.

In this episode, JF and Phil are joined by Jacob G. Foster—sociologist, physicist, and researcher at Indiana University Bloomington and the Santa Fe Institute—for a conversation about their recent collaboration in Daedalus, the journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Their co-authored essay, “Care of the Dead,” explores how the dead continue to shape our cultures, languages, and ways of being. Together, they discuss the process of writing the piece and what it means to say that the dead are not gone—that they persist, and that they make claims on the living. The article is available here: https://direct.mit.edu/daed/article/154/1/166/127931/Care-of-the-Dead-Ancestors-Traditions-amp-the-Life **References** [Peter Kingsley,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Kingsley) English writer  Weird Studies, [Episode 98 on “Taboo”]) https://www.weirdstudies.com/98)  John Berger, “12 Theses on the Economy of the Dead” in _[Hold Everything Dear](12 Theses on the Economy of the Dead)_  Bernard Koch, Daniele Silvestro, and Jacob Foster, ["The Evolutionary Dynamics of Cultural Change”](https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/659bt_v1)  Gilbert Simondon, _[Imagination and Invention](https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781517914455)_  William Gibson, _[Neuromancer](https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780441007462)_  [Phlogiston theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlogiston_theory)  George Orwell, _[1984](https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780451524935)_  HP Lovecraft, [“The Case of Charles Dexter Ward”](https://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/cdw.aspx)  Weird Studies, [Episode 187 on “Little, Big”](https://www.weirdstudies.com/187)  [John Dee,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dee) English occultist  Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke, _[The Western Esoteric Traditions: A Historical Introduction](https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780195320992)_  Robert Harrison, _[The Dominion of the Dead](https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780226317939)_  Gilles Deleuze, _[Bergsonism](https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780942299076)_  Elizabeth LeGuin, _[Boccherini's Body](https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780520240179)_  Elizabeth LeGuin, [“Cello and Bow thinking”](http://www.echo.ucla.edu/cello-and-bow-thinking-baccherinis-cello-sonata-in-eb-minor-faouri-catalogo/)  Johannes Brahms, _Handel Variations_  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Do you love Jim Carrey's timeless slapstick comedy stylings? Then this episode might be for you! Andy, Flask, Greg, John, and Vito clown around about Jim Carrey, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Split Fiction, Psycho Patrol R, WorldBox - God Simulator, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, South of Midnight, Neuromancer, The Electric State, Wanderstop, The Haunting of Joni Evers, the Nintendo Switch 2 direct, the Triple-I Initiative, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Vito (Roundtable) 1:22 - Ace Ventura 6:55 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes 14:03 - Andy (Roundtable) 14:56 - Jim Carrey movies 20:38 - Split Fiction 23:22 - Psycho Patrol R 27:13 - One Piece 35:17 - Greg (Roundtable) 35:33 - WorldBox - God Simulator 39:17 - The Last of Us Part II Remastered 47:47 - John (Roundtable) 48:02 - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty 51:40-53:53 - Spoilers 54:25 - WH40K: Darktide 59:37 - South of Midnight 1:12:03 - BREAK Chill out & Adventure Time in Fortnite 1:15:32 - Flask (Roundtable) 1:15:38 - Jake the Dog in Jake the Car 1:16:23 - Neuromancer 1:21:06 - The King Tide 1:22:58 - The Electric State 1:24:54 - Black Bag 1:27:59 - Atomfall 1:29:14 - Wanderstop 1:34:57 - The Haunting of Joni Evers 1:37:31 - NEWS 1:37:47 - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct 1:38:28 - Silksong 1:40:09 - Donkey Kong: Bananza 1:40:52 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A 1:41:05 - Mario Kart World 1:43:14 - The Duskbloods 1:45:00 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 1:45:15 - Kriby Air Riders & Gamecube games 1:45:33 - Drag x Drive 1:45:55 - Camera 1:46:01 - Game-Key Cards 1:46:54 - Welcome Tour 1:47:04 - Kirby & the Forgotten Land DLC 1:47:34 - Yakuza 0 director's cut 1:48:29 - Triple-A launch titles 1:49:48 - Triple-i Initiative Indie Showcase 1:50:32 - Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core 1:56:05 - Frostrail 1:57:26 - Outbound 1:59:04 - Escape Simulator 2 2:00:14 - Duskfade 2:00:32 - Ikuma: The Frozen Compass 2:00:50 - Into the Fire 2:01:19 - Clover Pit 2:02:50 - Opus: Prism Peak 2:03:35 - No, I'm Not a Human 2:04:36 - Timberborn 2:04:55 - The Eternal Life of Goldman 2:05:47 - Neverway 2:07:21 - Speedrunners 2 2:08:06 - Vampire Survivors 2:08:38 - Balatro 2:11:09 - Outro Find out more at https://broken-campfire.pinecast.co

Real Life: This week's episode has movie madness, creepers, princesses, and ducks with vendettas. Devon took a deep dive into the Minecraft Movie—yes, it's real, and yes, it might haunt him forever. Steven watched Disney's live-action Snow White and has thoughts... strong ones. Meanwhile, Ben got cartoon-punched in the face (in the best way) by The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (IMDb). Think: Bugs Bunny meets alien invasion. Future or Now: Solar Panels on Canals? Yes, Please: Ben brings us Project Nexus—the U.S.'s first solar panel canopy system over irrigation canals. The $20 million pilot is up and running in California's Turlock Irrigation District and could be a game-changer. Benefits include reducing water evaporation, improving quality, and cutting down on canal maintenance. Also? Clean energy. Read more TV Necromancy: Devon reports on shows coming back—some you missed, some you didn't know you missed, and a few you assumed were never coming back. Television's not dead. It's just rebooting. ba-ba-ba-BA-baaaaaa: Steven delivers the science: a Western diet can mess you up in just two weeks. Inflammation, weakened immunity, and long-term disease processes all kick in fast. But the good news? Switching to a traditional African diet (think fiber, fermented foods, veggies) can start reversing the damage just as quickly. Check it out “Book Club”: This week we read Johnny Mnemonic by William Gibson. A short story that drips with classic cyberpunk vibes, data couriers, and one incredibly dangerous dolphin. Devon didn't totally connect with it, but Steven loved the gritty worldbuilding and its ties to Neuromancer. Ben was onboard for the full ride—hacker noir, neon grit, and all. Next week: We're tuning in to It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton (link) and covering “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Love, Death” by Caroline M. Yoachim (read it here). Time travel and heartbreak? Sign us up.

If you like gritty cyberpunk settings, a page-turning, action-driven plot, and a lot of visceral explorations of violence and sexuality, this one's for you. If you're looking for deep characters, a carefully crafted plot, or philosophical ideas, this might not be your next read.As always, no spoilers until the end when we get into the full plot explanation and discussion. This episode is sponsored by The Pythagorean by Alexander Morpheigh, which is available in print or kindle edition here.Join the Hugonauts book club on discord!Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer videoSimilar books we recommend: Neuromancer by William GibsonTitanium Noir by Nick HarkawayPermutation City by Greg Egan

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The Infinite Plane Radio broadcast on March 23, 2025, discussed several key topics centered around the hosts' perspective on world events and media narratives.A central theme was the prediction of an inevitable cyber pandemic. This idea stems from a clip featuring Candace Owens discussing the World Economic Forum's warnings and exercises regarding such an event. The host believes this will be used as a justification for shutting down the internet and implementing stricter censorship, possibly blaming right-wing extremism. This is linked to the concept of "Disease X," which the host believes will be a "mind virus" spread through platforms like X (formerly Twitter) rather than a biological virus.The host introduced a new product, "Exit Trutherville: A crash course in auto-hoaxology". This course aims to provide a framework for understanding media and psyops, targeting "truthers" who recognize mainstream lies but haven't fully grasped the integration of entertainment and news. It includes a video, a PDF "World Stage Deprogramming Guide," and graphic illustrations, focusing on concepts like active vs. passive media consumption. The course is available for purchase on Gumroad, with an affiliate program offering a referral fee.The broadcast delved into predictive programming and the idea that movies and drills often precede and shape public perception of real-world events. Examples included the movie "Canary Black" resembling a cyber nuke scenario and the 2019 coronavirus pandemic exercise mirroring the actual events. The host argues that these are not predictions of real events but rather simulations treated as real.Several current events were analyzed through this lens:The reported discovery of a vast city beneath the pyramids was dismissed as likely clickbait and a hoax. The host connects this to other fleeting narratives like global drone invasions and promised information from the Epstein and JFK files, suggesting a pattern of distraction.NASA's astronaut landing footage was described as looking like "pathetic CGI" and "100% garbage," raising questions about its authenticity. This skepticism extends to other space agency content, with a suggestion to use AI video detection software on older footage.The death of a 33-year-old bald eagle named Murphy on March 22 (3/22, associated with Skull and Bones) was linked to symbolism and predictive programming, contrasting the mainstream narrative of climate change with right-wing claims about wind turbines. The destruction of the Georgia Guidestones on 7/6/2022 (76 being George Bush Sr.'s age) was also revisited for its symbolic significance.The host noted the use of predictive programming proxies, such as celebrities like Robert De Niro and Rosie O'Donnell, whose public statements and past work allegedly align with ongoing psyops.The phenomenon of "swatting" targeting figures like Owen Shroyer was dismissed as likely performative and fake, lacking the characteristics of genuine swatting incidents.The host also discussed the importance of informed disbelief and the concept of narrative control, where an arbitrary starting point is established to shape understanding. The broadcast touched on the nature of truthers' cognitive dissonance and the strategic targeting of this group with the "Exit Trutherville" course.Finally, the host solicited suggestions for required reading and viewing for the IPS think tank, mentioning personal favorites like William Gibson's "Neuromancer," Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," and Edward Bernays' "Propaganda". The host also mentioned using AI (Perplexity) to assist with transcript analysis and link extraction for the newsletter archives.EXIT TRUTHERVILLE https://timozman.gumroad.com/l/bsure

Released in 1999, The Matrix has become a timeless sci-fi classic. Whether it's the groundbreaking visual effects, the positively bonkers action sequences, or the disturbing looks at a world that has been consumed by AI and virtual experiences, there's something that will resonate with just about any member of the audience, even a quarter century after its initial box office success. But there's one moment in particular that perfectly illustrates the true horror at the heart of The Matrix. Since the titular concept of the film can only exist because humans have all been placed in a form of stasis, with their very bodies used to power the machines that now rule the world and create their shared reality, the big reveal of how that works needs to be suitably disturbing. And boy, does it deliver. When Neo (Keanu Reeves) chooses to wake up to actual reality, he's revealed as a hairless body, covered in goo, with feeding and breathing tubes stuffed down his throat. While not quite the iconic moment that the bullet time fights and martial arts sequences are, it might very well be the most powerful moment in the film or its sequels.It's a moment that has stayed with us for over 25 years, which is why today we're asking the question: does the human body really generate enough electrical power to essentially serve as a battery?Take the red pill in the latest episode of Does it Fly? for the answers…https://youtu.be/9e-CZiFpd6oSUGGESTED VIEWING We based the majority of today's discussion just on the first film in the franchise, which is, of course, 1999's The Matrix. If you need a viewing order, it's followed by The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions in 2003. But we've gotta say, you're missing out if you don't check out the bizarre and cool The Animatrix, which fills in a lot of backstory. And count us among the folks who think 2021's The Matrix Resurrections is a much sharper movie than it gets credit for.FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do! The Simulation ArgumentEver wonder if you're living in a computer simulation? The roots of that argument come from Nick Bostrum and the details on it can be found here.How Much Power Output From Humans?Believe it or not, there have been respectable studies about the potential for the human body to generate power for small devices from everyday activities. A summary can be found here with some more in depth information here. Somewhat related, it's worth considering the difference between the efficiency of solar energy power and the use of power from biofuels.The Matrix Starter PackThere are three books that are key to understanding the themes of The Matrix, and it seems they were required reading on set of the film. They are: Jean Baudrillard's 1981 philosophical treatise Simulacra and Simulation, William Gibson's seminal work of cyberpunk fiction Neuromancer (which has yet to get the screen adaptation it deserves), and 1995's Out of Control by Kevin Kelly.WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?For a more recent take on a sci-fi dystopia, allow us to recommend our Squid Game episode!The disturbing practical effects of the Neo awakening scene does recall some of the more unsettling cyberpunk aspects of RoboCop, which we covered here.FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DoesItFly? on YouTube and TikTok and let us know what you think! Subscribe to Does It Fly? Pod: https://www.youtube.com/@doesitflypod?sub_confirmation=1And don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment:Instagram: @RoddenberryOfficial Facebook: RoddenberryBluesky: @roddenberrypod.bsky.socialFor Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comCheck out the official Does it Fly? playlist, too!

Welcome to Mona Lisa Overpod, the show that asks the question "What is cyberpunk?" On each episode, hosts Ka1iban and author Lyda Morehouse dive into the genre that helped define sci-fi fiction in '80s and they break down its themes which remain relevant to our lives in the 21st century. Pull on your mirrorshades, jack into the matrix, and start your run with us today!Cyberpunk is not solely an American phenomenon, and even as Western works like Blade Runner and Neuromancer were releasing in the 1980s, Japan was already well on its way to becoming a wellspring of high-tech-low-life science fiction. Part Charlie's Angels, part Iron Man, and all attitude, Bubblegum Crisis exploded onto Japanese screens in 1987 to smash the glass ceiling of female representation in bad ass anime. Squealing tires and squealing guitars provide the soundtrack to this techno-thriller that prefigures the direction anime and Western animation would take for the next two decades. In this episode, we discuss how Bubblegum Crisis came to be and why it may never be again, the cross-pollination that informed the development of cyberpunk on both sides of the Pacific, the economic conditions in Showa Japan that created the OVA boom and modern anime, putting female characters front-and-center, and the unique Japanese flavor of cyberpunk media. We also talk about ChatGPT drinking all our water, Top Gun maps, Chris Nolan: Anime Fan, getting your ball back, Lupin the Murderer, distilling liquid 1987, feminism blankets, missing the yaoi, an exoskeleton for your exoskeleton, Grimace Hulk, and it's not anime...it's HBO!THE BABY SITUATION IS BAD!The new edition of Lyda's book, Ressurection Code, is out now!https://wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/books-by-lyda-morehouse/resurrection-code/Join Kaliban on Twitch weekdays at 12pm for the Cyber Lunch Hour!http://twitch.tv/justenoughtropePut Just Enough Trope merch on your body!http://justenoughtrope.threadless.comMLOP is a part of the Just Enough Trope podcast network. Check out our other shows about your favorite pop culture topics and join our Discord!http://www.twitter.com/monalisaoverpodhttp://www.justenoughtrope.comhttp://www.instagram.com/monalisaoverpodhttps://discord.gg/7E6wUayqBuy us a coffee on Ko-Fi!https://ko-fi.com/justenoughtrope

What happens when a reality producer from The Real World hits you up on LinkedIn at midnight? I share the unpredictable chaos, including a pitch for a parody show that goes off the rails. Plus, we explore the latest home video headlines: ghost reality shows gone wrong, Vikings drama Bloodaxe, and the new Neuromancer adaptation.In the spirit of the full moon, we dive into werewolf movie lore:The overlooked Spanish Wolfman, Paul NaschyA triple feature of The Howling franchise highlightsThe wild new werewolf flick Werewolves (2024) featuring practical effects, Frank Grillo, and Lou Diamond PhillipsAnd yes, I'll let you know why Gladiator 2 might not be worth your Paramount Plus subscription—but hey, it's your $9! Join me for all this and more in a vlog packed with humor, entertainment, and some serious werewolf nostalgia.Sponsored Content:TRY PARAMOUNT PLUS https://bit.ly/PeakScreamingFREE

Neste podcast: Reunião do Clube do Livro do Dados Críticos sobre o livro Neuromancer, de William Gibson. Discutimos na reunião o que achamos da leitura dos livros, além de abordar pontos da escrita, construção de mundo o outras críticas.Aviso: Contém Spoilers!Participantes:Carol Canellas:@carolcanellas.artJessy:@jessyf_costaFelipe Moura: @felipemourasousaIgor Teuri:@dadoscriticosKuma: @kumaakerEssa reunião aconteceu em Novembro de 2024.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Compre o livro pelo link de afiliado: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4i9InttEnvie sua história, sugestão, dúvida, crítica para o email:Email e PIX: dadoscriticos@email.comASSINE O APOIA.SE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apoia.se/dadoscriticos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REDES SOCIAIS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/dadoscriticos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NÃO CLIQUE AQUI!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cutt.ly/faleipranaoclicar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caixa Postal:Igor Téuri - Dados CríticosCaixa Postal 5078 - CEP: 31611-970Belo Horizonte - MGMusic by► Streambeats

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We finish William Gibson's novel Neuromancer. CWs for: racism, ableism, cannibalism, medical horror, incest, sexual assault. For the next show, we are reading the first 16 chapters of Count Zero. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker.… Continue reading Neuromancer – Part 2

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Burnie and Ashley discuss the reaction to yesterday's announcement, a Patreon social experiment, Rooster Teeth's 3rd trip to 9MM subs, Jurassic Park Rebirth trailer, Fantastic Four's trailer, egg heists, moving the goods, and Neuromancer.

We read the first ten chapters of William Gibson’s novel Neuromancer. CWs for: racism, body horror. For the next show, we are reading the rest of Neuromancer. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker. You can get… Continue reading Neuromancer – Part 1

Real Life Devon is gearing up for a trip to Barcelona in April, planning a Friday-to-Wednesday itinerary. The big question: is it worth it? We'll see how he weighs the travel time, costs, and must-see sights against the trip's duration. Meanwhile, Steven has been deep in Sonic nostalgia. He picked up a remake of Sonic the Hedgehog from the original Sega on the Switch, only to find his oldest daughter struggling with its difficulty. Ben suggests they try Sonic Adventure from the Sega Dreamcast era, but Steven is skeptical. On top of that, they've watched the first two Sonic movies—but Steven refuses to pay to see Sonic 3. Also, a side note from parenting life: manage expectations when handing kids new electronics. In other news, Steven has started learning Latin on Duolingo and already has thoughts—mostly about the overwhelming number of ads. Ben has been learning some unexpected rat facts since his son got new pet rats. Steven, from prior experience, warns that they don't have the longest lifespans. Speaking of things taking a dark turn, Ben draws a comparison to the game Heavy Rain, where a child finds a dead bird—definitely a tonal shift from Super Mario Brothers. Future or Now Ben revisited Star Trek: Section 31 and had a moment of deep reflection—too deep, according to Steven. Is Section 31 aimed at 11-year-olds? Are the plot holes too much? Devon steps in to explain Section 31 to Steven, who—by his own admission—is a Star Trek dummy. Meanwhile, Ben is also reading Star Trek: Discovery: Die Standing for even more Trek content. If you're curious, check it out on Goodreads. Devon drops an incredible animal fact: the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is the only vertebrate that always gives birth to identical quadruplets. Every single time. Scientists still aren't sure why this happens, but it's a fascinating mystery of biology. Read more on IFL Science and Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Steven, meanwhile, has been thinking about water scarcity and the challenges we might face in the near future. He calls it "Not a Drop to Drink" and shares an article which you can read here. Book Club Next Week: We're diving into Burning Chrome by William Gibson. If you've ever wanted to jack into the Toronto construct matrix, this is the time. Gibson, often credited with popularizing the term "cyberspace," helped define cyberpunk as a genre. Burning Chrome prefigures his famous novel Neuromancer and introduces one of the first literary computer hackers. Unfortunately, the story isn't available online, but you can find it in the Burning Chrome short story collection. This Week: We discussed "Fondly Fahrenheit" by Alfred Bester. Bester, best known for The Demolished Man, was a unique figure in Golden Age sci-fi—not just a visionary storyteller, but also an incredible writer. "Fondly Fahrenheit" is a dark, gripping short story about a servile android-robot that turns murderous. What makes it unforgettable is the way Bester plays with language, shifting perspective and structure in ways that make the writing an essential part of the story itself. If you haven't read it, you can find it on Goodreads or read it online here. Be warned: it's a dark one, featuring a serial killer narrative that may not be suitable for younger readers. That's it for this week—see you next time for more real-life updates, sci-fi debates, and deep dives into classic literature!

We read the rest of the stories of William Gibson's Burning Chrome. CWs for: misogyny, rape, ableism. For the next show, we are reading the first ten chapters of Neuromancer. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker.… Continue reading Burning Chrome – Part 2

Surprise, Fucktards!  We have one more day of Andy and we talk Dungeons and Dragons, Neuromancer, sapient AI, literature and poetry, star man, Biggs' hospital adventure, skeleton crew, laser wolf, Star Trek: Enterprise, bad alien makeup and bad acting, even more Star Trek, the dark knight (not that one), superman, new star wars, the last of us, meta community notes, Youtube algorithm issues, and a lot more dumbness. Yeah, it's a Geekshock.

It's time to jack in and try to decode one of the ur-texts of cyberpunk: William Gibson's Neuromancer. It's got everything you'd expect from a cyberpunk story (hackers, cybernetic enhancements, malevolent AI constructs) while also being the one of the reasons you have those expectations in the first place!This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain.This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames and Brew Book Candle.Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neuromancer is an incredible science fiction classic, a page turner full of gripping action sequences, wild futuristic ideas, and a unique, techno-criminal world populated by wildly imaginative characters. As always, no spoilers until the end when we get into the full plot explanation and discussion. This episode is sponsored by Mythos: The Origin of Gods by A.A., which is available on print, audiobook, or kindle hereJoin the Hugonauts book club on discord!Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer videoSimilar books we recommend: Altered Carbon by Richard MorganSnow Crash by Neal StephensonThe sequels to Neuromancer: Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive

In which our heroes plug in, tune up, and stop. Drop.   

In this episode, host Matthias welcomes Research Analyst Alejandro Leal to explore the evolving landscape of cyber warfare. Drawing from William Gibson's sci-fi classic "Neuromancer," they discuss how the digital battleground is now a critical arena for nations, corporations, and cyber criminals. Their conversation covers the economic consequences of cyber attacks, the strategic importance of undersea fiber optic cables, and the role of semiconductor manufacturing in global tensions. Learn how different national perspectives on cyberspace shape security measures and why international cooperation is essential in addressing challenges like AI governance and climate change. Join Matthias and Alejandro as they dissect the current state of cyber warfare and its implications for global security. Don't forget to leave your comments and questions below! Alejandro's Blog: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/cyberevolution2024/blog/us-china-struggle-for-cyberspace

Exploring Five of the Most Famous Sci-Fi Books and What Makes Them Enduring ClassicsScience fiction has produced some of the most thought-provoking and imaginative works in literature, capturing readers with stories that delve into futuristic possibilities, ethical quandaries, and new dimensions of humanity. Let's dive into five of the genre's most iconic books, each of which has shaped sci-fi and attracted legions of fans for generations.Dune by Frank HerbertIn Frank Herbert's Dune, we enter the desert planet Arrakis, a place where sand stretches endlessly under twin moons and is governed by the powerful noble House Atreides. The story follows Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family caught in the middle of a galactic power struggle over the planet's most valuable resource—spice, a powerful substance with mind-altering and life-extending properties. This epic saga combines political intrigue, religion, environmental themes, and mysticism, making it one of the richest and most layered narratives in science fiction. Dune is celebrated for its intricate world-building and its profound exploration of themes like power, human survival, and ecology. It questions what leadership should mean and how we impact the environments we inhabit. Its popularity endures because of Herbert's visionary portrayal of a complex universe that still feels relevant, mirroring real-world issues around resources, religion, and human nature.1984 by George Orwell George Orwell's 1984 presents a chilling vision of a totalitarian future where "Big Brother" watches everyone, controlling not only actions but thoughts. Set in a dystopian society, the novel follows Winston Smith, an ordinary man who becomes disillusioned with the oppressive regime and tries to rebel, only to encounter the terrifying strength of the Party's psychological control. This novel introduced terms like “Big Brother,” “doublethink,” and “Newspeak,” which have entered common vocabulary as symbols of government surveillance and propaganda.The lasting appeal of 1984 lies in its eerie relevance. Orwell's portrayal of a society under constant surveillance, where truth is manipulated by those in power, resonates deeply in the modern world. The book's prescient warnings about the dangers of authoritarianism have made it a timeless work that speaks to readers across generations, providing a haunting look at the potential consequences of unchecked power.The War of the Worlds by H.G. WellsH.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds is one of the earliest and most influential novels depicting alien invasion. Set in Victorian England, the story recounts the terrifying arrival of Martians on Earth, who unleash their advanced technology and nearly wipe out humanity. The novel is told from the perspective of an unnamed narrator, chronicling the chaos and horror as humankind realizes its vulnerability to a superior extraterrestrial force.This groundbreaking novel captured the imagination of readers with its thrilling story and examination of human resilience. The War of the Worlds became famous not only for its terrifying depiction of extraterrestrial conflict but also for its commentary on colonialism and human arrogance. It has inspired countless adaptations and remains popular because it plays on universal fears of the unknown while questioning humanity's place in the universe.The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness transports readers to the planet Gethen, where its inhabitants are ambisexual, adopting different sexual roles at different times. The story follows Genly Ai, an envoy from Earth who arrives on Gethen to encourage the planet to join a galactic alliance. As he navigates this new society and its customs, he forms a deep, complex bond with a native named Estravan, confronting his own biases and preconceptions about gender and human connection.The Left Hand of Darkness is widely regarded as a masterwork for its revolutionary exploration of gender and identity, challenging traditional ideas about sexuality and relationships. Le Guin's nuanced world-building and empathetic character development have cemented the novel's place in sci-fi history. It's popular not only for its imaginative take on gender but also for its humanistic themes, which resonate with readers in an increasingly diverse world.Neuromancer by William GibsonIn Neuromancer, William Gibson introduces us to Case, a washed-up computer hacker hired for one last job—a job that pulls him into the depths of cyberspace and artificial intelligence. This novel helped establish the cyberpunk genre, blending a gritty, neon-lit future with themes of technology, virtual reality, and corporate control. Set in a world where humans can plug into cyberspace and manipulate data as they might physical objects, Neuromancer explores the intersection of humanity and technology.Neuromancer gained a devoted following for its groundbreaking portrayal of cyberspace, a term Gibson coined, and its exploration of how technology could shape identity, society, and reality itself. Gibson's bleak, fast-paced style resonated with readers who saw his dystopian vision as a natural extension of real-world trends. Its influence extends into modern sci-fi, helping shape the digital and cyberpunk aesthetics seen in countless films, games, and novels today.These five novels, each unique in its vision and impact, share an ability to transport readers to strange and fascinating worlds while holding a mirror up to our own. From exploring the nature of humanity in futuristic societies to asking questions about technology, power, and survival, these books remind us of science fiction's power to illuminate the human experience through the lens of the extraordinary. Aspiring sci-fi authors can look to these timeless works not just as stories, but as inspirations for expanding our understanding of what's possible—and of ourselves.

More podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books.Please consider supporting ARB's Patreon!Credits:Guest: Sunny MoraineTitle: Pattern Recognition by William GibsonHost: Jake Casella BrookinsMusic by Giselle Gabrielle GarciaArtwork by Rob PattersonOpening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John BroughReferences:Your Shadow Half RemainsLong Hidden: Speculative Fiction From the Margins of HistoryLooming LowSinging With All My Skin and BoneSerial horror podcast GoneThe Shadow Files of Morgan KnoxGibson's Neuromancer, Virtual Light, Mona Lisa Overdrive, “The Gernsback Continuum”, The Peripheral, “Fragments of a Hologram Rose”Frank Herbert's Dune and Dune MessiahUrsula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of DarknessNathan Ballingrud's Crypt of the Moon Spider, The Strange, and North American Lake MonstersChina Miéville's The City and the CityMichel Foucault's notion of heterotopiaJean Baudrillard's Simulacra and SimulationWilliam Gibson & the Futures of Contemporary Culture edited by Mitch R. Murray and Matthias NilgesSheryl Vint & Charles YuBeat writers; Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William S. BurroughsImagism Mono No AwareSpeculative Realism/Object Oriented Ontology; Jane Bennett, Graham Harman, Timothy MortonC.J. Cherryh's notion of “Third Person Intense Internal”Aimee Pokwatka's Self Portrait With NothingKids by The MidnightSonic Nurse by Sonic YouthAmplitudes edited by Lee MandeloSunny on BlueskyWorld Fantasy Awards

EPISODE #432: Thanks to the Criterion Channel, we finally visit one of the great cult horror films of all time: TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989) from writer/director/editor/photographer Shinya Tsukamoto. It's a little bit ULTRA Q and a little bit NEUROMANCER and a whole lot of grotesque confusion. It's great. Go check it out now. We also talk about Anderson's MAGNOLIA (1999) again, SLOW HORSES Season 4 on Apple+, as well as THE SUBSTANCE (2024), Tarsem's THE FALL (2006), Verhoven's TOTAL RECALL (1990), and Miyazaki's HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004). Lots of good stuff from Beyond Fest and others. Cinema is all aroun you, folks! Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on Ton Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!

Cyberpunk is a cool genre we have never covered exclusively on a Quackcast before. But what IS cyberpunk? It's a subset of SciFi, it's usually near future, involves body modifications, grittiness, street level computer use, techno body modification, and hacking. At least that's the way it started. Formative influences on the cyberpunk genre were the first Tron movie, Bladerunner, and Escape from New York. Tron showed us what cyberspace was, while Bladerunner and Escape from New York gave us gritty near future dystopias with cool tech, modified humans, and most importantly the punk aesthetic which was the gritty street youth fashion of the late 70s and early 80s. Punks plus computers signalled a more universal use of the new technology of computers in the near future world especially as imagined by Willian Gibson with his novel Neuromancer. There were other influential cyberpunk writers like Neal Stephenson with SnowCrash and many more. My fave was Manga creator Masamune Shirow with his books like Ghost in the Shell, Appleseed and more which tackle subjects like trans-humanisim as humans evolve with technology and then INTO technology itself. In the late 80s and early 90s cyberpunk was very influential in anime with the likes of the Ghost in the Shell movie, Bubblegum crisis, AD police, and the amazing milestone that is Akira! A very formative game in the world of cyberpunk was the RPG Shadowrun, which was near future urban fantasy plus cyberpunk in all its pure glory. These days we have the computer game Cyberpunk 2020, but it's an extremely derivative and pale shadow of what had gone before it, it functions as a sort of a retro “greatest hits” of the genre, but it's a good intro into it and that goes for the Netflix anime of the same name. There were various unrelated genres inspired by cyberpunk- Steampunk, Dieselpunk, and the later dubious genres raypunk and atompunk which are just rebranded early standard SciFi. What is your fave example of cyberpunk? Do you know what cyberpunk is? When did you first come to cyberpunk? This week Gunwallace gave us a theme inspired by The Return of Jake Sunrise - A desolate red dirt desert, a wind whistles through and carries with it a torrent of sound and energy, flooding in like a sudden rainstorm, bringing with it life, colour, and revitalisation! The desert blooms. Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: The Books of Avo - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2024/oct/01/featured-comic-the-books-of-avo/ Featured music: The Return of Jake Sunrise - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/The_Return_of_Jake_Sunrise/ - by Picture_Books, rated E. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Kawaiidaigakusei - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/kawaiidaigakusei Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

CYBERTEMBER returns to the root of the idea with William Gibson's Neuromancer! How does this hardward nightmare hold up forty years after publication? And does anyone even remember when you used to have to plug stuff in in order to use it? Send us your episode ideas: pleasedontcast@gmail.com

Journalist and writer Séamus Malekafzali returns to the program to discuss Johnny Mnemonic. Directed by artist Robert Longo and adapted by William Gibson from his own short story, the film was met with lukewarm box office reception and critical derision upon initial release, but has since endured as a classic of 90s cyberpunk aesthetics and startling prescience in its depiction of a 21st century dystopia overrun with corporate malfeasance, an increasingly atomized technological existence, and a global pandemic overwhelming the world's healthcare systems. We discuss the work of William Gibson, pioneer and godfather of cyberpunk; how the film functions as an extension of the worlds he created with his landmark debut novel Neuromancer, and how the film honors both his vision and distinctive style. Then, we praise the incredible cast of characters, led by a deliberately mannered Keanu Reeves performance, with support from Dina Meyer, a crazed Dolph Lundgren, resistance leader Ice-T, and the great Udo Kier. Finally, we discuss the film's breathtaking production design and worldbuiliding, the merits of art that swings for the fences, and the exceptional experience of viewing the film in its Black & White version (as originally intended by Longo, if he had been granted full control of the film). Watch Robert Longo, Keanu Reeves, and William Gibson in conversation for the Black & White release of the film. Follow Séamus Malekafzali on Twitter.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Hoje, vamos mergulhar no universo cyberpunk e explorar como essa estética futurista, marcada por megacorporações, tecnologia avançada e desigualdade social, reflete a nossa realidade. Vamos analisar clássicos da ficção científica como Blade Runner e Neuromancer, e discutir como as ideias presentes nesses filmes e livros se conectam com os desafios que enfrentamos hoje. Além disso, vamos explorar o papel de figuras como Elon Musk e a sua influência na moldagem do futuro tecnológico. Apoie o Podcast: Doe via PicPay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠app.picpay.com/user/savagefiction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chave Pix podcast@alesantos.me Contato: Envie suas perguntas e sugestões para: podcast@alesantos.meCanal do Telegram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t.me/infiltradosnocast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siga o Apresentador: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Savagefiction⁠⁠⁠⁠ Agradecimentos aos novos apoiadores - https://www.instagram.com/ink.rapha

“We need positive visions of how all this technology gets deployed, because what we visualize is what we build.” –Jane Metcalfe In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Jane talk about the pioneering work she did with Wired during the dawn of the “digital revolution” (3:00); how and why Jane’s professional focus shifted away from digital issues and into food and health issues in the ’00s (15:00); how science is trying to bring in diverse new data points and communication models to improve holistic health worldwide (28:30); how the health of the world’s humans is not separate from the health of the world’s animals, plants, and microorganisms, and how a bio-economy seeks to harness rather than extract the resources of nature (41:00); how regional and cultural differences affect how we perceive health, nutrition, and technology, and the importance of ethics in making scientific decisions (51:00). Jane Metcalfe (@janemetcalfe) is the co-founder of Wired Magazine, and the chair of the Human Immunome Project, a global non-profit working to decode the immune system in order to transform how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Notable Links: Notes from a peripatetic salon across northern Thailand (Deviate episode) Hotwired (first commercial online magazine) HotBot (early web search engine) Louis Rossetto (writer, editor, and entrepreneur) Neuromancer, by William Gibson (science fiction novel) Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson (science fiction novel) Cyberpunk (subgenre of science fiction) Electric Word (technology magazine) Digital Revolution (shift from mechanical to electronic technologies) Ethernet (computer networking technology) proto.life (newsletter covering the neobiological revolution) Neo.Life: 25 Visions for the Future of Our Species, by Jane Metcalfe (book) The Non-GMO Project (non-profit organization) David Eagleman (neuroscientist) Human genome (complete set of nucleic acid sequences for humans) Immunome (code set for proteins that constitute the immune system) Single-cell sequencing (context-driven technique for studying cells) Microbiome (community of microorganisms in a habitat) One Health (interdisciplinary approach to ecological health) Zoonotic disease (disease than can jump from non-humans to humans) Bioeconomy (use of biotechnology in the production of goods) CRISPR gene editing (technique to modify genomes of living organisms) Bioengineering (application of biology to create products) Interbeing (philosophical concept in Zen Buddhism) iGEM (worldwide synthetic biology competition) Gene drive (technology of genetic engineering) CRISPRcon (gene editing technology conference) Kevin Kelly (author and futurist) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

Visions of Mana, Sword of Convallaria is Final Fantasy Tactics, gatcha talk, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid, Farlands, Ogu and the Secret Forest, MoonFire: A Seeker's Saga from our friend Wuffles, win a copy of the movie we voiced in - in our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT, Luigi's Mansion 2, Call of Duty, more on Flintlock and RoboCop, Neuromancer, Beach brightness slider, and more gaming news. For weekly bonus shows and the entire back catalog of VGO, support us for only 1.99 a month and download or listen on the web or on the free VGO mobile apps for iOS/Android! Sub and support on VideoGameOutsiders.com right now! We also have a Patreon.com/videogameoutsiders to be listed as a supporter, sponsor an episode, or more!

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Two years before William Gibson's novel Neuromancer coined the term “cyberspace” the Disney corporation unleashed a bold and daring vision of anthropomorphic distributed computing gone wild. Featuring a young and wildly talented Jeff Bridges, and more dance belts and BMX armor than you can shake a data disc at, Steven Lisberger's ground-breaking proto-CGI extravaganza, Tron,  is a bizarre and beautiful vision of a future that never came to pass! Join Javi, Paul, and -  needless to say - Producer Dumont as they get digitized into the gaming grid to marvel at Syd Mead's generation-defining production design, do battle with the nefarious Master Control Program, and struggle to make sense of the movie's plot!

Hello, and welcome to our last episode of season four! We're reviewing an icon, our idol, and early cast book in William Gibson's Neuromancer. It's got sexy robots, international heists and apartments the size of NYC closets, what more could you need in your cyberpunk? Seriously, this novel is genre defining and explanation avoiding — which is half the fun of listening to this episode. How do Adam, Shaun and Mike try to explain what is inexplicable (and for Adam, unfinished)? If you want more nerdy goodness while we're off for the summer, why not check out our back catalogue? We've read books like Snow Crash by William Gibson and Walkaway by Cory Doctorow that are in the same dystopian-cyber-maker-fi vein. If you'd rather a more known property, we read the Star Wars villain book Thrawn. There's lots to love for every nerd.  We'll see you again in the fall, with Cloud Atlas!

If you like what we're doing and want to support the show, please consider making a donation on Ko-Fi. Funds we receive will be used to upgrade equipment, pay hosting fees, and help make the show better.https://ko-fi.com/mappingthezoneIf you enjoyed our discussion, please check out the following media that relates to these chapters:Films/TV: Primer (2004; dir. Shane Carruth); Motherless Brooklyn (dir. Edward Norton, Jr.)Music: Tiny Desk Unit - Live At the 9:30 Club 1980; Bad Brains - Bad BrainsBooks: The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing To Our Brains by Nicholas Carr, Neuromancer by William Gibson, Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson; Motherless Brooklyn by Johnathan Lethem; The Power Broker by Robert Caro; Amerikastudien: “Bright Days for the Black Market”: Color-Coded Crises in Contemporary U.S. Fiction and the Works of Thomas PynchonAs always, thanks so much for listening!Email: ⁠mappingthezonepod@gmail.com⁠Twitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpodInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mappingthezonepodcast/

Hey there fellow nerds! We're talking about the 2022 smash movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once while drinking a smoked, maple bourbon peach smash -- kinda an everything all-at-once cocktail. Listen in if you've already watched it, and if not, grab your favorite chapstick, head to Netflix, and give it a watch.   For those mixologists out there, here's my recipe and process for our beverage: 1 oz bourbon (we used Elijah Craig) 1 oz maple syrup 0.5 oz lemon juice 1/2 a peach Directions:  Slice your peach into 1/4 and place them in your smoking cloche (or other cocktail smoker) Smoke the peaches for at least 5 minutes as you mix the rest of the cocktail. We used hickory wood for this. Muddle the peaches in the bottom of your cocktail shaker, then fill it with ice. Smoke the drinking glasses, making sure to leave the smoke there for a minute. Put the liquid ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake until frost forms on your shaker. Remove the glass from your smoking device, or vise-versa and pour the cocktail. Rim the glass with the unsmoked peach, and leave on glass for garnish.   If you want to catch up with our next read, it's the groundbreaking Neuromancer by Neal Stephenson. Genre-defining, compound-adjective-forming, this one is sure to give us a lot to talk about. Until then, stay nerdy!  

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TV writer Rah Johnson shares how he pivoted from acting to screenwriting, the script that turned his career around, and how he ultimately staffed for Apple TV+'s new series, THE NEUROMANCER.

The Nebula Award nominees are out! Should we re-read Neuromancer? Veronica explains Type I, II, and III fun. The truth behind Cordelia's Honor. And our final thoughts on Iron Widow.

Got those winter doldrums? Come hang out with Enjoy Stuff! We brainstorm some activities that may help you when you're feeling down, waiting for spring. We're all in this together as we Enjoy Stuff!   Get rid of those nasty doldrumites! We research some TechnoRetro ways to help relieve some of those seasonal blues. Get some absolutely non-professional and unsolicited advice from Jovial Jay and Shua.    News Apple TV+ is going ahead with a Neuromancer series Disney is releasing some great Blu-Ray collections such as Andor, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Obi-Wan Kenobi IHOP teams up with Lays potato chips for a Rooty Tooty crunchy snack Disney+ announces a release date for season 2 of Monsters at Work Ming-Na Wen continues her conquest to be in all the cool franchises as she joins the Karate Kid movie   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay finally got to the Disney+ documentary series Behind the Attraction. Season 2 has some cool inclusions such as Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Disney Parks food. It's not a boring documentary, and you're sure to laugh as you learn a little more about the parks. Shua got around to the 2023 Netflix anime “Blue Eye Samurai”. It's an action packed, graphic, adult story with plenty of Ninja-type action.    Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay grudgingly analyzed the 2003 sequel that tried to keep a franchise alive but may have nudged it in the wrong direction. Terminator 3 didn't quite have the some charm or quality of the first 2, but there are ways to Enjoy it, including skipping the movie and just reading Jay's article instead. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com, now featuring Daredevil Season 1. Plus, you can tune in to  SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.     Enjoy Life!  Spring is taking its sweet time getting here. And sometimes during a long winter we start to feel a little sad. Maybe a lot sad. Professionals call this seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD…No, seriously). There are things you can do to help yourself feel a little better that doctors recommend. We have taken those recommendations and made them appropriate to our lifestyle, sometimes with a retro twist.    If you are feeling overwhelmed with sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800‑273‑8255   What do you do when you're feeling those winter blues? Share it with us and let's all be there for each other. First person that emails me with the subject line, “Don't worry, be happy” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com  

Wow. Movies are good again with the release of Dune: Part II. But before we get to the release of that we talk the news of the week including an official title change and reveal for Superman Legacy, a first look at both The Crow and Tron: Ares, Neuromancer comes to Apple+, The Willy Wonka Experience, plus trailers for The Watchers and Horizon Saga: An American Kevin Costner Cowboy story. Thanks for listeningVisit bigsandwich.co for a bonus weekly show including video game let's plays, exclusive movie commentaries, early stuff and ad-free podcast feeds for $9 per month.Please be aware timecodes may shift due to inserted ads.00:00 The Start02:06 New Superman Movie Changes12:11 The Crow Reboot First Look17:22 Tron: Ares First Look21:04 Neuromancer Apple+ Series23:55 The Willy Wonka Experience28:06 The Watchers Trailer30:08 Horizon Saga Trailer35:09 Dune: Part Two Review (spoilers 54:40 to 01:04:40)01:04:40 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read01:16:48 Letters, It's Time For LettersJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownMaso's Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nickmaseauThe Weekly Planet Twitter ► https://twitter.com/theweeklyplanetPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesTWP iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767TWP Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetTWP YouTube Channel ► https://goo.gl/1ZQFGHAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2QbmwGjT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-movies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the second episode of our mini-series on groundbreaking works from 1984, we jack into the system and upload our minds into Neuromancer. William Gibson's novel became a seminal work of cyberpunk, where he introduced words like “cyberspace” and storylines that would become tropes of the genre. Sci-fi writer Eileen Gunn, and professors Sherryl Vint of UC Riverside and Hugh O'Connell of UMass Boston discuss how Neuromancer not only predicted the future of technology with surprising accuracy, but it also imagined the way that high tech would help fuel a new type of hyper capitalism. I also talk with Chris Miller aka Silver Spook, creator of the game Neofeud, and Gareth Damian Martin, creator of the game Citizen Sleeper, about how they used indie games to bring cyberpunk back to its roots in Neuromancer. Also, Lincoln Michel discusses why in his novel The Body Scout, he wanted to bring cyberpunk out of cyberspace. Featuring readings by actor Varick Boyd. This week's episode is sponsored by Ship Station, Henson Shaving and Babbel. Use the promo code “imaginary” at shipstation.com to sign up for a free 60-day trial. Visit hensonshaving.com/imaginary to pick the razor for you and use the code “imaginary” to get two years' worth of free blades. Get 50% off at Babbel.com/imaginary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary   Eric Escobar (Twitter; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss compromising networks and information security. He has a coveted DEFCON Black Badge.    What You'll Learn  Intelligence  -What keeps Eric up at night   -Thinking like an ethical hacker (aka a “penetration tester)  -Protecting your information (i.e., “Hardening the attack surface”)  -Plain English explanations of key cyber concepts like “Kill Chains” and “Zero Days”  Reflections  -Having a cool job  -The information revolution and life in the modern world  And much, much more…  Episode Notes  Eric Escobar commits several thousand felonies on any given day, if he didn't have permission to do what he was doing.  A Principal Security Consultant with SecureWorks, Eric has compromised pretty much everything out there: from healthcare and banking to technology and critical infrastructure, through to amusement parks and next generation military aircraft.  “From my perspective, it's the coolest job in the entire world.”  His team consecutively won first place in the Wireless CTF category at DEF CON 23, 24, and 25, snagging a Black Badge along the way. He has a BS and MS in Civil Engineering.   And…  The links between computing, hacking and the 60's counterculture are FASCINATING. Learn more by dipping your toes here and here, or dive deeper with What the Dormouse Said (2005) by John Markoff and From Counterculture to Cyberculture (2006) by Fred Turner.      Quote of the Week  "Watching any critical infrastructure get compromised is really the thing that keeps me up at night because lives are in the balance…and we do a lot of testing for critical infrastructure, and I've seen computers and machines that have been online and not been taken offline, longer than I've been alive…So really interesting to see those types of things because they interact with really big, expensive hardware…there's a catch 22 that happens where you can't really take the machine offline to do maintenance on it because it's critical infrastructure. So then how do you test it to make sure that a hacker can't take it offline, or maintenance can't be done on it? " – Eric Escobar. Resources  *Andrew's Recommendation*  -Word Notes   From beginner thru advanced, you'll find some helpful definitions of things like “Web 3.0,” “NFT's” and “Digital Transformation” on this Cyberwire audio glossary.  *SpyCasts*  -Inside Microsoft's Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) – with John Lambert and Cristin Goodwin (2021)  -The Cyber Zeitgeist – with Dave Bittner (2021)  -Securing Cyberspace – with Charlie Mitchell (2016)  *Beginner Resources*  -What is Hacking? The Economic Times (n.d.) [web]  -Ethical Hacking in 8 Minutes, Simplilearn (2020) [8 min video]  -Cybersecurity in 7 minutes, Simplilearn (2020) [7 min video]  Books  -The Cyberweapons Arms Race, N. Perloth (Bloomsbury, 2021)  -Cult of the Dead Cow, J. Menn (PublicAffairs, 2020)  -Breaking & Entering, J. Smith (Mariner Books, 2019)  -The Art of Invisibility, K. Mitnick (L, B & C, 2017)  -Ghost in the Wires, K. Mitnick (Back Bay Books, 2012)  -Kingpin, K. Poulson (Crown, 2012)  -The Cuckoo's Egg, C. Stoll (Doubleday, 1989)  -Neuromancer, W. Gibson (Ace, 1984)  Articles  -2022 State of the Threat: A Year in Review, Secureworks (2022)  -The Anthropology of Hackers, The Atlantic (2010)  -Timeline Since 2006: Significant Cyber Incidents, CSIS (n.d.)  Documentary  -DEFCON, The Documentary Network (2013)  Resources  -Government Hacking Bibliography, S. Quinlan, New America Foundation (2016)  *Wildcard Resource*  -“The Aurora Shard”  Come to the International Spy Museum to see an ugly chunk of metal. Why? Well, it speaks to a revolution in the relationship between the material world and the non-material world. Broken down? 30 lines of code blew up a 27-ton generator. Zeros and ones can cause violent explosions!