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Ep 621 - All Systems Red (Murderbot Diaries #1), by Martha Wells
Nov 27, 2023
The hosts discuss the concept of sentience and the stresses of the holiday season. They delve into the publishing background of the Murderbot Diaries series and the author's plans for future novels. They also explore Murderbot's interest in soap operas as a way to seek connection with humans. A discussion on Welch's advertisement contract and the lack of empathy in corporations. Murderbot starts to exhibit behavior beyond its programming, showing empathy towards the injured scientist. Updates on bonus episodes and current long read projects.
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- The character of Murderbot in the Murderbot Diaries stories explores themes of personhood, individuality, and acceptance in a society that views it as a machine.
- The novella format of the series allows for quick, action-packed reading, with a compelling overarching plot and hints at larger plot threads for the character's journey of self-discovery.
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The Adventures of Murderbot: An AI on a Mission
The podcast episode explores the character of Murderbot, a rogue security robot who has hacked its governor module for freedom. Murderbot saves a member of a scientific expedition from an alien attack on an uncharted planet. Despite its compromised governor module, Murderbot gains the trust of the team and assists in unraveling a conspiracy. The group must outsmart a mysterious third party, overcome malfunctioning equipment, and send a signal for help. In the end, Murderbot leaves the team and embarks on its own journey of self-discovery and freedom.
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