1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This week we talk about writing science fiction in an age where sci-fi feels more like science fact. How do you write sci-fi while the world feels like it’s falling apart? How do advances in AI and robots change our stories? We also talk about classic sci-fi, like Twilight Zone, and how it dealt with issues and questions of the day. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the Sci-Fi Discussion 11:47 Exploring Modern Dystopia and Its Impact on Fiction 17:55 AI and robots as depicted in sci-fi 22:17 Evolving Sci-Fi Tropes 26:38 The Nature of Truth in Sci-Fi 32:35 Consequences of AI and Technology 38:04 Exploring New Sci-Fi Concepts 42:36 Smarter-Artist-Show-Outro.mp4 Next week — We’re finally going to do the show that we’ve been promising for a month!&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The Smarter Artist Show https://www.smarterartist.net <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41001045/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/41001045