The Incomparable Mothership

32: The Story of Ted Chiang and Others

Apr 11, 2011
Guest
Ted Chiang
Ted Chiang, renowned sci-fi writer, discusses the power of language in shaping reality, sentimentality towards technology, and crafting compelling short stories. The podcast delves into sci-fi collections, Harlan Ellison's works, and unique concepts in science fiction stories.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploring the Power of Language and Perception in Science Fiction Stories
04:15 • 19min
3
Exploring Sentimentality and Loyalty towards Technology in Sci-Fi Stories
23:43 • 16min
4
Crafting Compelling Short Stories vs. Novels with Ted Chiang
40:03 • 15min
5
Exploring Science Fiction Short Story Collections
55:28 • 10min
6
Exploring the Sci-Fi Short Story Writer Harlan Ellison
01:05:33 • 8min
7
Exploring Science Fiction Stories and Concepts
01:13:24 • 4min