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Alternate Futures

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  • Fun, interesting, unusual, and always thought-provoking, The Alternate Futures podcast features interviews with indie science fiction creators where we discuss their work, the world, and anything in-between.
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Episodes
  • 51. Shattered Time - Christopher Coates
    Jun 21 2024

    Chris and I discuss his latest book, "Shattered Time", which explores the consequences of time travel and trying to do good without understanding the complexity of the system you're working in. We also delve into the potential of artificial intelligence in writing and publishing processes, and its impact on the scientific and historical fields.

    As usual, there are also the Big Questions.

    Books of his we discuss: Shattered Time

    Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠⁠

    If you're on Wordpress.com, you can follow the podcast at ⁠⁠alternatefuturespodcast.wordpress.com⁠⁠

    Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at alternatefutures.substack.com

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 50. Jessie Kwak - Imaginary Worlds, Cybernetic Implants, and Space Heists
    Mar 22 2024

    In this episode, I chat with Jessie Kwak about imaginary worlds, cybernetic implants, and heist stories in space. We also discuss the inspiration of Scottish castles, hosting your own authors' summit, and the experience of being shot.

    As usual, there's also The Big Questions.

    Books of hers we discuss are: The Bulari Saga, The Nanshe Chronicles, Crooked Anthology.

    Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠⁠

    If you're on Wordpress.com, you can follow the podcast at ⁠⁠alternatefuturespodcast.wordpress.com⁠⁠

    Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at ⁠⁠alternatefutures.substack.com

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 49: Greg Dragon - Studying Martial Arts, Piers Anthony, and a Spacefaring Future for Humanity
    Feb 16 2024

    In this episode, I chat with Greg Dragon about studying martial arts, being inspired by Piers Anthony, and a spacefaring future for humanity. We also discuss transitional periods in history, the beauty and wonder of the original Star Wars Galaxies MMORG, brain implants, and the increasing need for personal responsibility in an ever more complex world.

    As usual, there's also The Big Questions.

    Books of his we discuss are: Lady Hellgate series, Wired for Love series, The Synth Crisis series, Neon Eclipse series, The Factory, Crooked Anthology.

    Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠

    If you're on Wordpress.com, you can follow the podcast at ⁠alternatefuturespodcast.wordpress.com⁠

    Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at ⁠alternatefutures.substack.com

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    1 hr and 48 mins

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