314 - Don's Away Mission with Author Andrew Gillsmith

Author Andrew Gillsmith joins No Win Scenario Presents: Don's Away Mission to discuss his novel Our Lady of the Artilects and the intersection of religion, science fiction, consciousness, artificial intelligence, and transhumanism.Andrew talks with Don Schechter about the role of faith and philosophy in speculative fiction, why religious inquiry continues to appear in futuristic stories, and how questions about consciousness and technology shape our understanding of human identity. The conversation explores artilects, neurological implants, AI ethics, metaphysics, doubt, certainty, and the dangers of believing we have all the answers.Andrew also shares practical advice for writers working toward publication, including lessons on marketing, persistence, and trusting the deeper questions that drive a story.No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry.Podcast: No Win ScenarioEpisode Number: 314Duration: 34:07Host: Don SchechterGuest: Andrew GillsmithWebsite: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.comDon says: Order the Ascendants novel: https://ascendantsbook.com/Trevor says: Watch Front Row Reactions https://www.youtube.com/@frontrowreactionsEmail: [email protected] No Win Scenario on X: @nowinscenarioFollow No Win Scenario on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551025621867TikTok: @NoWinScenarioPodcastSubscribe on your favorite platform.Mental Health Crisis ResourcesIn the US: Call or text 988Online: https://988lifeline.org©2026 Charles River Mediahttps://www.CharlesRiverMedia.com