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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Roadside Picnic
Book • 1972
In 'Roadside Picnic', the story revolves around Redrick 'Red' Schuhart, a stalker who ventures into the hazardous Zone to retrieve valuable alien artifacts.
The novel explores the aftermath of an alien visitation, where the aliens left behind strange and often deadly objects.
The story delves into themes of survival, the human condition, and the consequences of interacting with these alien artifacts.
It also serves as a commentary on societal issues, including the economic and social disparities of the time.
The novel is known for its philosophical and social commentary, as well as its unique approach to the science fiction genre.
The novel explores the aftermath of an alien visitation, where the aliens left behind strange and often deadly objects.
The story delves into themes of survival, the human condition, and the consequences of interacting with these alien artifacts.
It also serves as a commentary on societal issues, including the economic and social disparities of the time.
The novel is known for its philosophical and social commentary, as well as its unique approach to the science fiction genre.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned by Alexander Beiner in relation to the idea of indifference from advanced civilizations and the concept of Earth as a 'roadside picnic'.
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Lessons From the DMT Realm, Alien Language & Finding Meaning | Alexander Beiner | Mind Meld 431
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Craig when discussing the concept of 'archifossils' and the future's encounter with human waste.
Craig when discussing the concept of 'archifossils' and the future's encounter with human waste.
'Plastic Ghosts and Trash Immortals: Our Afterlife as Waste' with Nicolas de Warren
Aliens briefly visit Earth, leaving behind strange artifacts and zones.
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