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What is House of Leaves? Part III: Johnny Truant & Pelafina
Wrapping up our exploration of the House by meeting our faithful unreliable narrator Johnny Truant and his even more questionable mother.
Feb 276 min read
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What is House of Leaves? Part II: Zampanò
Let's delve into the mysterious mind of the man who invented The Navidson Record, the House and so much more. Who is Zampanò?
Feb 235 min read
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What is House of Leaves? Part I: The Navidson Record
Welcome to my exploration of 'House of Leaves', what this experimental novel is, why you should try reading it and how we can learn from it.
Feb 205 min read
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Who Are You, Really? Fractured Identity & 'Ancillary Justice'
Who are you? Does your answer change depending on the day? On your mood? Has your DNA shaped you into your current form, or has the world?
Feb 166 min read
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[Swift Riffle] Non-binary Characters in Speculative Fiction Part II
Continuing my spotlight on non-binary characters in speculative fiction, with a focus on those who tend toward the thoughtful & mysterious.
Feb 95 min read
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[Swift Riffle] Non-binary Characters in Speculative Fiction Part I
Now more than ever before, it seems important to recognize the experiences and lives of non-binary characters. Let's see a few in SFF!
Feb 64 min read
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Empathy Can Still Save Us
We need to practice empathy for each other if we're going to hope to overcome to forces bent on keeping us apart. Here's why!
Jan 306 min read
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Vampires VI: Midnight Mass
Analyzing Midnight Mass from the lens of vampire stories, and how creator Mike Flanagan weaves together religion, choice and alcoholism.
Jan 265 min read
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A Book That Redefined Speculative Fiction
Speculative fiction has seen a real shift in the past decades towards diverse voices and norm-questioning narratives. Here's a reason why!
Jan 233 min read
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Today's AI Must Die
AI as we know it is only making the world worse; let's look at fictional AI, the differences and the reason we need to let this one go.
Jan 164 min read
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Elder Race: Clarke's Third Law, squared
"Sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. "Well," said Tchaikovsky, "Por qué no los dos?"
Jan 93 min read
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The Meaning of Life, The Universe and Everything - Terra Ignota
Reaching out, being to being, and being heard. Seeing empathy and understanding, in spite of differences. All on an unimaginable scale.
Jan 56 min read
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Earth is the Universe
Why do so many stories insist on equating the Earth with the Universe, and what are some potential alternatives, to tell better stories?
Jan 24 min read
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Design Your Universe: Think For & Be Yourself [Lyrical]
Breaking free, thinking for ourselves and taking control of our own lives, while also learning from the mistakes of our past. Take a listen!
Dec 29, 20245 min read
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Lessons in Storytelling from Squid Game Season One
Squid Game was among the most popular speculative fiction stories of all time. Let's take a look at the storytelling methods the show used!
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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Choosing Humanity: A Vision of Achievable Utopia
Ada Palmer's Terra Ignota series gives a glimpse of what a better world might look like, if we could just choose empathy and humanity.
Dec 15, 20245 min read
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Reflections on the CEO Shooting & Morals of Speculative Fiction
Looking at the morality behind the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting, through the lens of great speculative fiction stories.
Dec 12, 20245 min read
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Why 'Wind and Truth'? The Stormlight Archive Titles Explained
Wind and Truth is out! If you're curious about the title's meaning (or that of another Stormlight book), you're in the right place!
Dec 8, 20246 min read
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The Locked Tomb: Tamsyn Muir's Impeccable & Imaginative Style
What's the secret to Tamsyn Muir's deeply welcoming, humourous and audacious writing style? Let's figure it out through The Locked Tomb!
Dec 5, 20245 min read
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The Locked Tomb: Harrow & Gideon Explained
Harrow & Gideon are the iconic faces of Tamsyn Muir's The Locked Tomb; join me in exploring the history of their chaotic relationship.
Dec 1, 20246 min read
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