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Jason Crawford — The Roots of Progress (EP.162)

Infinite Loops

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Optimism vs Pessimism in Science Fiction

The history of science fiction shows a shift from optimistic views of the future, such as in the works of H.G. Wells and the original Star Trek series, to a more dystopian perspective in modern works like Terminator and Mad Max. O'Shaughnessy Ventures is exploring the concept of 'white mirror stories' in contrast to the dystopian narratives popularized in shows like Black Mirror.

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