Christopher Frey, an associate professor of philosophy at the University of South Carolina, delves into Walter M. Miller Jr.'s A Canticle for Leibowitz. The conversation highlights the relationship between knowledge and sin, exploring how humanity’s thirst for understanding can lead to moral chaos. Topics include document preservation by monks, the character of Brother Gerard's sacrifice, and themes of memory and hope. They also touch on the ethical quandaries of euthanasia and the cyclic nature of history, intertwining faith and sci-fi in a profound exploration.