Ep. 269 - The Current State of Science Fiction w/Christopher Ruocchio & Jordan iWizard

Oct 18, 2024

Christopher Ruocchio, author of the Sun Eater series, and Jordan Hill, an English and philosophy teacher as well as co-creator of iWizard, dive deep into the world of science fiction and fantasy. They discuss how these genres transcend mere escapism to explore profound moral lessons and human nature. The duo examines the evolution of science fiction, its philosophical implications, and the impact of cultural dynamics on storytelling. They also critique modern book covers and the challenge of maintaining artistic integrity in an age dominated by market demands.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Science Fiction and Fantasy

01:50 • 4min

The Depths of Fantasy and Science Fiction

05:22 • 5min

Exploring the Depths of Speculative Fiction

10:00 • 6min

Exploring the Boundaries of Fantasy and Science Fiction

16:10 • 4min

The Evolution of Science Fiction

19:57 • 11min

Exploration of Human Nature in Science Fiction: The New Wave Era

30:48 • 4min

The Evolving Landscape of Science Fiction

35:13 • 17min

Navigating the Publishing Landscape and Unique Genre Blends

52:35 • 3min

Demographics and Dynamics in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

55:15 • 25min

Exploring the Evolution of Cultural Connections in Literature

01:19:52 • 3min

Art vs. Aesthetic in Sci-Fi Covers

01:22:45 • 7min

Navigating Artistry and Integrity in a Digital Age

01:29:46 • 24min

In episode 269 of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined by Christopher Ruocchio, the author of the Sun Eater science-fantasy series, and Jordan Hill of the channel iWizard. Jordan and Christopher help me get my bearings as we discuss the history of science fiction, the current state of the art of science fiction, the philosophy of science fiction and fantasy, and just about everything else. Check out more from Christopher Ruocchio here: @SunEaterBooks and more from Jordan here: @iWizard →Sponsors/Discounts Check out https://murdycreative.co/PARKERNOTES and use promo code PARKERNOTES at check out for 10% off your entire order!! Grab a Field Notes notebook or memo book wallet like the one from the video from my affiliate link here to support my work and use promo code PARKERNOTES for 10% off your entire order: https://fieldnotesbrand.com/products/daily-carry-leather-notebook-cover?aff=44 I'm finally a Saddleback affiliate so if you like their stuff buy something from my link and you can also support my work! Check out the catalog here: https://saddlebackleather.com/leather-moleskine-cover-medium/?ktk=d0pac01BLWJmZWY1MmZiYTFi Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA/join Join the Facebook group, Parker's Pensées Penseurs, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/960471494536285/ If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or more a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Come talk with the Pensées community on Discord: dsc.gg/parkerspensees Sub to my Substack to read my thoughts on my episodes: https://parknotes.substack.com/