Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa continue their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Exhalation⁠ by Ted Chiang. They dive into the third short story in the collection, What's Expected of Us, and explore the existential dread of not having free will.

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa continue their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Exhalation⁠ by Ted Chiang. They dive into the second short story in the collection, the titular Exhalation, and explore why humans are unique in their pursuit of meaning.

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Abu⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the first short story in the collection, The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate, and explore the power of storytelling to change our perspective on life.

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Abu⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠Parable of the Sower⁠ by Octavia Butler. They explore how Lauren Olamina embodies an ideal leader, the evolution of religion in the face of scientific understanding, and the importance of community and connection in survival.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:37) Chapter Summaries

(11:17) Our Impressions

(21:17) Lauren's Leadership Style

(32:54) How Science Reshapes Religion

(35:53) Does Religion Need Mysticism?

(42:39) Survival Through Community

(53:32) This Is More Important Than Survival

(01:00:36) Final Ratings

(01:03:37) What We're Reading Next

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Abu⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They reflect on the relevance of Butler's work in today's society, highlighting the prophetic nature of her writing and the urgent themes that resonate with contemporary issues. In their takeaways, they analyze the character of Lauren as an unreliable narrator, and the dangers of denial in the face of change.

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(00:00) Intro

(03:17) Chapter Summaries

(16:11) First Impressions

(26:43) Octavia Butler's Career

(33:52) The Danger of Denial

(43:53) Lauren is an Unreliable Narrator

(01:00:30) Up Next and Goodbye

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In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the season one finale of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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(00:00) Intro

(00:57) Episode Recap

(11:35) Our Impressions

(14:36) Do This in Season 2

(16:19) The Show Finally Found It's Footing

(18:10) Don't Give Up on This Show

(20:08) Classic Sci-Fi Themes

(22:10) Book 2 Easter Egg

(23:45) Next Season

(24:57) Outro

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

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(00:00) Intro

(01:01) Episode Recap

(07:31) Our Impressions

(09:47) A Good Change From the Book

(10:36) When This Show is at It's Funniest

(12:31) Can't Believe Pin-Lee Did This

(14:38) Outro

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

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(00:00) Intro

(00:35) Episode Recap

(05:30) Throuple Contract

(08:09) Our Impressions

(10:30) Will Murderbot Betray Them?

(11:29) Best Scene in the Episode

(15:18) Binge This Show

(16:44) Outro

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

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(00:00) Intro

(00:53) Episode Recap

(05:07) Our Impressions

(07:55) The Comedy is Hitting

(09:02) Murderbot's Reality

(11:35) Leebeebee Plot Device

(12:28) Outro

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

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