
Science Fiction
Join writer and storyteller Damien Walter on an exploration of the world as seen through a science fiction lens.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 29min
The greatest 226 minutes in scifi television
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Jun 12, 2025 • 49min
Star Trek is propaganda
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May 13, 2025 • 1h 49min
What are you rebelling against, Andor?
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Apr 29, 2025 • 35min
The De-Terminator : free will vs determinism in the Terminator
Terminator is an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie Arnold’s physique is the star of the film The progressive decay of the Body into the Machine is his co-star With the special effects that animated the Terminator as best supporting actor Watch the full video essay Subscribe to the Science Fiction podcast for the extended audio commentary LINKContinue reading "The De-Terminator : free will vs determinism in the Terminator"

Apr 8, 2025 • 55min
The science fiction novel that destroyed socialism
We by Yevgeny Zamyatin is a novel written at the beginning of the future. It’s hard to remember today, after Logan’s Run, The Handmaid’s Tale and Hunger Games made “dystopia” an entertainment genre, but when Yevgeny Zamyatin was writing in the early 1920s, it was only beginning to dawn on humanity just how bad the future might be. OrContinue reading "The science fiction novel that destroyed socialism"

Apr 1, 2025 • 27min
The cyberpunk comic that kicked neoliberalism in the nuts
Dive into the influential cyberpunk comic 'Transmetropolitan' as it challenges neoliberalism through its gripping narrative and vivid artistry. Explore how revolutionary themes resonate with today’s societal upheavals, especially among younger audiences. Discover the transformative power of technology in driving non-violent change and storytelling’s role in modern movements. Unpack the cultural critique of neoliberalism found within, focusing on the flawed yet compelling figure of Spider Jerusalem, a gonzo journalist navigating a dystopian world.

Mar 4, 2025 • 31min
Did George Orwell see Big Elon coming?
Explore how George Orwell's insights on oligarchy resonate with today's political landscape. Dive into a discussion about the rise of technocracy post-Trump, highlighted through themes in the show Andor. Reflect on modern comfort versus historical revolutions and the materialism shaping contemporary discontent. The conversation navigates transhumanism and accelerationism through a quirky lens, while also critiquing Orwell's Cold War foresight and the present-day threats to democracy. A thought-provoking blend of politics, history, and imagination awaits!

Jan 22, 2025 • 30min
The only true Philip K Dick movie
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Jan 8, 2025 • 2h 14min
The Last Marxist
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Dec 30, 2024 • 11min
10 Science Fiction books to read in 2025
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