S2E17: Science Fiction in Video Games – A Reader's History of Science Fiction

In this episode, I bring back my cohost Greg for a conversion about how science fiction has shaped video games, and vice versa. Classic game recommendation: Chrono Trigger

1. S2E17: Science Fiction in Video Games 36:50
2. S2E16: Catch-Up Episode #6: Children's Sci-Fi Movies 21:21
3. S2E15: Religion in Sci-Fi 26:17
4. S2E14: Margaret Weitekamp Interview 55:29
5. S2E13: Gary Bengier Interview 54:02

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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