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The Murderbot Diaries
A Science Fiction Series
Book • 2017
The series is told from the perspective of Murderbot, a 'SecUnit' owned by a futuristic megacorporation.
It explores themes of autonomy, identity, and human relationships as Murderbot navigates various challenges and encounters.
The series includes novellas such as 'All Systems Red', 'Artificial Condition', 'Rogue Protocol', and 'Exit Strategy', as well as the full novel 'Network Effect' and subsequent works like 'Fugitive Telemetry' and 'System Collapse'.
The series is praised for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and insightful commentary on human society.
It explores themes of autonomy, identity, and human relationships as Murderbot navigates various challenges and encounters.
The series includes novellas such as 'All Systems Red', 'Artificial Condition', 'Rogue Protocol', and 'Exit Strategy', as well as the full novel 'Network Effect' and subsequent works like 'Fugitive Telemetry' and 'System Collapse'.
The series is praised for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and insightful commentary on human society.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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as a fun action-adventure read with surprising depth.


Eric Ries

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Reflections on a movement | Eric Ries (creator of the Lean Startup methodology)
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as a science fiction read about a sarcastic killer robot.


Judd Antin

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The UX research reckoning is here | Judd Antin (Airbnb, Meta)
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as a funny series about a rogue security robot.

Katherine Mangu-Ward

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Fake Immigration Crisis Triggers Actual Violence
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as the author of the book series on which the show is based.

Glen Weldon

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Watch This: Murderbot
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as the book series that inspired the “Murderbot” show.

Alexander Skarsgård

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Alexander Skarsgård
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as an example of compelling science fiction focusing on human characters.

Mick Ryan

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Ep 175: Mick Ryan on War & Fiction
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as a currently read book series.

Justin McElroy

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The Best Combat in a Metroidvania . . .Ever
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as the basis for the new show Murderbot on Apple TV+.

Eric Molinsky

Murderbot Is Ready for Its Close-Up (But Not Eye Contact)
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as a favorite in the science fiction genre.


Jordan Harrod

Jordan Harrod on being an AI researcher and educator
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as a fun sci-fi series about a security robot.

Gaurav Galati

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Annalee Newitz

Murderbot and the Stories That Heal Us
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after a listener asked an AI for sci-fi book recommendations.


Steve Gibson

SN 1008: HOTP and TOTP - SyncThing, Auto-Updates, Sci-Fi Recs
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as a good series, adapted faithfully onto television.

Christopher White

502: Chat, J'ai Peté!
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as a book series where the main character, Murderbot, is referred to as 'it'.


Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 538: Set a Tripwire, Decide If You Need the Storage Unit & Do You Use that Gizmo?
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as a science fiction series about a security unit.


Leo Laporte

IM 820: Watch Your Wallet Jony - The Environmental Impact of LLMs
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Murderbot (Episodes 1 and 2)
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as the basis for the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot."

Alexander Skarsgård

Alexander Skarsård (Extended) | Father James Martin
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in the introduction of the podcast.

James Dyer

Murderbot, The Game, and Hysteria! With guest Russell T. Davies
Nämns som förlaga till en kommande Apple TV Plus-serie med Alexander Skarsgård i huvudrollen.

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