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The Extra Dimension #48: Catfishing With Naomi Kritzer


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Ian sits down with author Naomi Kritzer to chat about her brand-new book, Catfishing on CatNet! They talk about the book, its themes of online friendship, privacy, and tracking, as well as digging into some delightful local references. Plus, a few details about the sequel came up as well!

Episode summary
00:00:00 | Intro
00:00:45 | What is Catfishing on CatNet about?
  • Exclusive Excerpt & Cover Reveal: Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer | Den of Geek
  • Read an Excerpt of Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer! | Tor Teen Blog
  • 00:04:01 | Does anybody get catfished in this book?
    00:05:17 | The book’s setting
    00:06:58 | Automated teaching
    00:09:45 | What is the nature of CatNet?
    00:14:26 | Small group chats
    00:17:29 | Being a teen on the internet in 1990
    • The Extra Dimension #21: Distributed Social Networks › The Nexus
    • 00:28:06 | Social implications of technology: privacy and tracking
      • A Gay Girl In Damascus – Wikipedia
      • 00:36:04 | Delightful local references in the book
        • Crapola!
        • 00:40:55 | Short story: Cat Pictures, Please
          • Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Kritzer : Clarkesworld Magazine – Science Fiction & Fantasy
          • 00:44:20 | The sequel
            • St. Paul Can Can Wonderland head plans Hamm’s brewery development
            • James J. Hill House – Wikipedia
            • 00:49:36 | Questions from listeners
              00:55:58 | Upcoming book events
              • Upcoming Book-Related Events | Will Tell Stories For Food
              • 00:57:45 | Outro
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                • Attributions
                  • Inspired / Kevin MacLeod
                  • Copyright

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