#17 – Arthur C. Clarke

S2E25: Lisa Yaszek Interview A Reader's History of Science Fiction

In the series finale, I interview Dr. Lisa Yaszek, a sci-fi historian from Georgia Tech, about where we can expect science fiction to go in the future. Dr. Yaszek's recommendations: Wormwood Trilogy by Tade Thompson The Matrix Sunspot Jungle, ed. Bill Campbell Other works discussed: Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor "The Sixth World" by Nanobah Becker The Stars are Legion by Kameron Hurley The Universe of Xuya series by Aliette de Bodard Unstoppable series by Charlie Jane Anders
  1. S2E25: Lisa Yaszek Interview
  2. S2E24: Catch-Up Episode #9: Classics Lightning Round
  3. S2E23: Space Opera
  4. S2E22: Catch-Up Episode #8: Space Sci-Fi
  5. S2E21: Donna Barba Higuera Interview

Arthur C. Clarke was the fourth of the “Big Four” authors of the golden age of science fiction. In this episode, we explore his work and his unique writing style, especially centered around “sufficiently advanced technology.”

Book recommendation: The City and the Stars.

Other books mentioned:
Childhood’s End
A Fall of Moondust
2001: A Space Odyssey

The Colours of Infinity on YouTube.
Clarke’s three laws.

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About Alex R. Howe

I'm a full-time astrophysicist and a part-time science fiction writer.
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