Foundation: No Women, Minimal Plot | S01 E05

We’re blasting off to the far future with Foundation by Isaac Asimov—but not without a few bumps in the time-space continuum. In this episode, we talk about the big ideas that made this sci-fi classic so influential, our confusion over the missing plot, and the severe shortage of female characters. Also… where exactly is the science?Episode Time Points:00:00 - Intro00:31 - Life Updates03:19 - A Discussion of Foundation46:30 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Episode50:23 - OutroOther books mentioned in this episode:Red Mars by Kim Stanley RobinsonThe Martian by Andy WeirI, Robot by Isaac AsimovLord of the Flies by William Golding1984 by George OrwellAnimal Farm by George OrwellCatcher in the Rye by J. D. SalingerA Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. SchwabOther works mentioned in this episode:TV - Firefly, StargateFilm - Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Black PantherOther podcasts mentioned in this episode:Hello Internet