S3E5: Modern Sci-Fi Television – A Reader's History of Science Fiction

In this episode, I review the recent history and current status of science fiction on television during the streaming era. TV recommendation: The Orville

1. S3E5: Modern Sci-Fi Television 27:11
2. S3E4: Larry Niven Interview 32:39
3. S3E3: Cameron Kunzelman Discusses Sci-Fi Video Games 01:04:50
4. S3E2: Robert Silverberg Interview 42:21
5. S3E1: Jim Harris Discusses the Classics of Sci-Fi 01:03:58

Robert Heinlein’s later career went to some unusual places, including books with heavy philosophical and political themes, while still continuing with his classic hard sci-fi rigor. In this episode, we explore the highlights of his later work.

Book recommendation: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.

Other books mentioned:
Starship Troopers
Stranger in a Strange Land
Time Enough for Love

Floyd Gale on Starship Troopers.
Cory Doctorow on Heinlein’s less savory works.

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