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
I catch up on the sci-fi movies for kids that have come out in the pandemic era.
Movie recommendation: The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Background on Lightyear here and here.
Other films discussed:
Sonic the Hedgehog
Over the Moon
Flora and Ulysses
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Strange World
Lightyear
Science Meets Fiction 