Foundation: No Women, Minimal Plot | S01 E05
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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 - Intro 00:31 - Life Updates 03:19 - A Discussion of Foundation 46:30 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Episode 50:23 - Outro Other books mentioned in this episode: Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson The Martian by Andy Weir I, Robot by Isaac Asimov Lord of the Flies by William Golding 1984 by George Orwell Animal Farm by George Orwell Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab Other works mentioned in this episode: TV - Firefly, Stargate Film - Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther Other podcasts mentioned in this episode: Hello Internet
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