In this episode, Eric tries to discuss the limits of rhetorical mastery as well as a series of rhetorical exercises called the progymnasmata. Then a few unexpected guests show up and things take a posthuman turn.
This episode includes brief clips from the following:
- 2001: A Space Odyssey
- Alien
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
- Ex Machina
- Blade Runner
- Futurama
- Star Wars: A New Hope
- Terminator 2: Judgement Day
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