Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa are joined by Cody from the Hugonauts podcast to break down the thought-provoking short story by Ursula K. Le Guin. They explore the moral philosophy at the center of this tale, and debate whether the ones who leave Omelas are worthy or praise or disdain.

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss the lessons from this book about cultural exchange, and what it means to treat others through the lens of "I and Thou".

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa continue their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss the misunderstanding between Genly and Estraven, and break down the pitfalls of Orgoreyn's bureaucracy.

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss incredible impact and legacy of this book on the sci-fi genre, and it's profound explorations of gender and politics.

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In this bonus episode, Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the movie adaptation of Project Hail Mary.

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Hail Mary⁠ by Andy Weir. They discuss the satisfying conclusion and break down Ryland Grace's character arc.

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(00:00) Intro

(03:05) Chapter Summaries

(10:24) Our Impressions

(23:33) Ryland Grace's Character Arc

(26:55) The Philosophical Question of Grace's Amnesia

(33:13) Are We All Capable of Bravery?

(39:30) Our Final Ratings

(41:40) Yes, We're Covering the Movie

(42:10) What We're Reading Next

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. They discuss the tropes and science the book leans in to, and why it's not working for them.

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(00:00) Intro

(03:52) Chapter Summaries

(20:38) Our Impressions

(25:02) The Audiobook is Incredible

(27:52) Why Abu Dislikes This Book

(37:25) Andy Weir's Career

(42:43) Writing Project Hail Mary

(46:20) What We're Reading Next

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is How You Lose the Time War⁠ by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. They explore the ways love fundamentally changes Red and Blue, and redefines what it means to win the war.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:59) Chapter Summaries

(16:46) Our Impressions

(23:25) Can This Story Be Adapted?

(28:06) How Red and Blue Redefine Winning

(29:36) Love is Creating Rather Than Destroying

(32:45) Love is Ignoring War

(35:00) Love is Choosing Risk and Freedom

(37:59) This is How Love Wins

(41:47) Our Ratings

(44:28) What We're Reading Next

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. They explore the depths of true connection, and the paradox of being lonely in an always-connected society.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:57) Chapter Summaries

(08:59) Our Impressions

(18:04) The Meta

(20:03) Bigolas Dickolas Wolfwood

(23:20) The Paradox of Connection and Loneliness

(32:47) Making a True Connection With Someone

(38:13) What To Read Next

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exhalation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Ted Chiang. They dive into the ninth short story in the collection, Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom, and explore the horrifying and empowering cost of true free will.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:38) Summary

(07:17) Our Impressions

(17:03) Free Will is Dizzying

(21:22) Are Your Decisions Meaningless?

(24:01) The Horrible Price of Free Will

(27:08) Grappling with Infinite Possibilities

(32:52) You Have the Power to Change

(36:36) Final Ratings

(39:24) What We're Reading Next

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