In this bonus episode, Abu⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the first two episodes of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:22) First Impressions

(07:41) Adapting the Books

(09:59) Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot

(12:00) Preservation Aux Crew is Cringe

(16:58) Too Much Goofy Comedy

(19:39) Sanctuary Moon

(20:50) Problematic Throuple

(25:47) Up Next and Goodbye

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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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In this bonus episode, ⁠Abu⁠ and Obssa reintegrate with their innies to discuss the stunning conclusion of Severance season two.

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Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Artificial Condition by Martha Wells. They discuss Murderbot beginning to embrace its personhood, and the affect of social interaction on creating self identity.

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Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They discuss the book's lack of depth despite its interesting premise, and explore the transporter paradox.

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Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They explore the current status of cloning technology and the long history of human space colonization.

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Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on Bong Joon-ho's latest film Mickey 17.

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Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They explore the origins of the book's publication (and the movie deal) and break down the central philosophical questions at the heart of the story.

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In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa take the elevator down to the severed floor to share their thoughts on the brilliant first five episodes of Severance season two.

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Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. They explore the balance between work and rest, and unpack the philosophy of post-humanism.

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