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Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 45

Jun 25, 2023
This podcast discusses various short science fiction stories from classic authors like Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. The topics range from battles with creatures, conflicts over powerful weapons, debates on landing on unknown planets, absence of slavery in society, theft of valuable items, encounters with aliens, betrayal and revenge, advancements in technology, and the spread of monstrous creatures. It also includes discussions on space exploration, relationships between characters, building spaceships, and the importance of having children for colonizing new earth.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Gral's Encounter with Oby
02:57 • 17min
3
Weapons of Power and Conflict
20:07 • 20min
4
A relentless pursuit and lingering uncertainty
40:29 • 2min
5
The Beginning and The Big Trip Up Yonder
42:09 • 4min
6
The Will and Disinheritance
46:10 • 16min
7
The Announcer and Gramps' Excitement
01:02:20 • 5min
8
Joy's Language, Race Classifications, and Planet History
01:07:38 • 9min
9
Terran Reclamation crew debates landing on Alfarad 6
01:16:16 • 24min
10
Captured and Filled with Panic
01:40:06 • 12min
11
Observing the Absence of Slavery
01:52:11 • 6min
12
First Contact Between Earth and Mars
01:58:13 • 4min
13
Stealing the Necklace
02:01:51 • 28min
14
Loneliness and Hope in the Infinite Darkness
02:29:22 • 6min
15
Longing for Encounter
02:35:16 • 28min
16
Contemplation of Alpha Centauri and Hopeful Journeys
03:03:15 • 5min
17
Betrayal and Revenge
03:07:47 • 11min
18
Mission Briefing and New Orders
03:18:25 • 10min
19
Ornn and Tanub's Conflict
03:28:04 • 27min
20
Contacting Washington
03:54:36 • 9min
21
Preparing for First Operational Work
04:04:02 • 28min
22
Accused and Confined
04:32:13 • 19min
23
Lance's Mysterious Time-Track
04:51:27 • 24min
24
A Conversation about Hunting and Alien Encounter
05:15:05 • 2min
25
Determining Readiness for Space Travel
05:16:43 • 5min
26
Spy and Escape Plan
05:22:11 • 7min
27
Technological Advancements and Devastation
05:29:22 • 7min
28
The Deadly Protein
05:36:14 • 11min
29
Defeat of American Military by Chinese Republic
05:47:21 • 2min
30
Discussion on the spinning top, Chinese theft, and self-preservation
05:49:05 • 2min
31
The Devastating Spread of Monstrous Creatures
05:50:40 • 10min
32
The Invention of the Millicon Cosmic Ray
06:00:32 • 2min
33
06:02:04 • 3min
34
A Lottery Ticket and Worries
06:04:48 • 2min
35
Tension and Discoveries
06:06:36 • 29min
36
A Desperate Longing
06:35:49 • 19min
37
Building a Spaceship with Unconventional Materials
06:55:19 • 13min
38
The Debate on Having Children
07:08:07 • 15min
39
07:23:17 • 24min
40
Jonos' Confrontation with the Inquisitor
07:47:18 • 19min
41
Exploring the Asteroid and Conducting Research
08:06:20 • 22min