

577. The Best of Roger Zelazny Review (with Tom Gerencer)
Aug 25, 2024
Tom Gerencer, author of *Think Like Google* and *Intergalactic Refrigerator Repairmen Seldom Carry Cash*, dives into the legacy of Roger Zelazny. They discuss Zelazny's influence on sci-fi and dissect notable works like *Doorways in the Sand*. The conversation touches on the challenges of story selection, the depth of unlikable narrators, and the psychological themes in *He Who Shapes*. Gerencer also explores how Zelazny's stories balance humanity and advanced AI, culminating in a celebration of the joy found in literary creation.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Legacy of Roger Zelazny
03:59 • 17min
The Complexity of Story Selection
20:45 • 22min
The Complexity of Unlikable Narrators
43:07 • 14min
The Fine Line Between Confidence and Arrogance in a Great Writer
57:30 • 2min
Critique of 'He Who Shapes': A Dream Therapy Exploration
59:28 • 3min
Exploring Zelazny's Narrative Depths
01:02:16 • 25min
Exploring Zelazny's Tales and Their Adaptations
01:27:36 • 23min
Exploring Meaninglessness and the Moment in Literature
01:50:56 • 3min
Exploring Humanity Through AI
01:54:19 • 18min
Chess, Mythical Creatures, and Sasquatch Coaching: A Whimsical Tale
02:12:41 • 4min
Celebrating Joy in Literary Creation
02:16:44 • 10min
Exploring Tom Cruise's Potential Role in Adaptations of Zelazny's Work
02:26:54 • 3min