The hard truth In the end of this two-part discussion of The Martian, we cover a lot of ground and go some places that we did expect. Oh and of course we point out the Lord of the Rings’ references present in The Martian.
Uplifting & Happy…The Martian!?! Join us as we talk about Any Weir’s first novel: The Martian
Our equations only serve to box in what is going to happen, but they barely matter…chaos! Dalton & Cory call out life lessons we can glean from Jurassic Park; approaching the subject this time around through the lens of the New Science of Chaos (PBS Nova, 1989). References: The Strange New Science of Chaos, PBS Nova (1989) Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (1942-2008)
In a world driven by a never-ending pursuit of more money and greater accolades, ideas like Jurassic Park seem less dangerous and more necessary… Welcome to Jurassic Park! Dalton & Cory re-approach a cultural touchpoint, the novel and the subsequent film have influenced a generation and in this episode we take a deeper look at the underlying chaos theory as present by ‘Ian Malcolm’ (Jeff Goldbloom) in Jurassic Park (1993). References: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (1942-2008) Additional Listening Dalton introduces Cory to the world of 40K: Canon & Chaos ep3: Sisters of Silence part 1
floating, derelict, but still intact Dalton & Cory discuss the horrific ending of James Swallow’s epic short story The Voice. This tale adds so much context to The Horus Heresy, the greater expanse of Warhammer 40K and the grim future for the universe. Warhammer 40,000: “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.” Hosted by Dalton Featuring Cory 🦋(@coryTom.fatcatmixing.com) Ⓜ️(@coryTom@indieweb.social) Contact Dalton & Cory chaos@fatcatmixing.com **References: The Voice (Short Story) by James Swallow **Additional Listening Canon & Chaos ep3: Sisters of Silence part 1
What would you be willing to sacrifice to save untold numbers of lives? To stop a war that burns a galaxy? To save that which you care most about? Dalton & Cory descend into The Grimdark. Our first foray into the world of Warhammer 40K, and sure not to be the last. A discussion of the Sisters of Silence as presented in James Swallow’s epic short story The Voice. Come join us for this two-part exploration; we are not yet fully broken. Warhammer 40,000: “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.” Hosted by Dalton Featuring Cory 🦋(@coryTom.fatcatmixing.com) Ⓜ️(@coryTom@indieweb.social) Contact Dalton & Cory chaos@fatcatmixing.com **References: The Voice (Short Story) by James Swallow
What do the stories we tell say about us? Dalton & Cory dive deeper into the collision course of archeology, science and religious zealotry. Isaac Asimov’s Nightfall (1941). On a distant planet an archeologist reveals evidence of a catastrophic cycle of death. His discovery flies in the face of known history. An opportunity to break the cycle emerges as a band of experts tackle the issue. Hosted by Dalton Featuring Cory 🦋(@coryTom.fatcatmixing.com) Ⓜ️(@coryTom@indieweb.social) Contact Dalton & Cory chaos@fatcatmixing.com References Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov **Additional Listening Canon & Chaos ep1: Nightfall part 1
What Is History But a Fable Agreed Upon? Dalton & Cory confront the social dynamics of humanity, challenging settled history and the possibility of mass panic in a discussion of Isaac Asimov’s Nightfall (1941). On a distant planet an archeologist reveals evidence of a catastrophic cycle of death. His discovery flies in the face of known history. An opportunity to break the cycle emerges as a band of experts tackle the issue. Hosted by Dalton Featuring Cory 🦋(@coryTom.fatcatmixing.com) Ⓜ️(@coryTom@indieweb.social) Contact Dalton & Cory chaos@fatcatmixing.com References Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov