Abu⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠Artificial Condition⁠ by Martha Wells. They discuss Murderbot's trauma on Ganaka Pit and how the bot's fears could be interpreted through Adlerian psychology.

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(00:00) Intro

(03:11) Chapter Summaries

(10:55) Our Impressions

(21:43) Adlerian Psychology

(33:53) The Nature of Fear

(39:17) Is Fear Necessary?

(43:55) Final Ratings

(46:26) Up Next & Goodbye

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