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Episode 127: Silicon Valley vs. Science Fiction: "Difficult Geniuses"

Episode 127: Silicon Valley vs. Science Fiction: "Difficult Geniuses"

FromOur Opinions Are Correct


Episode 127: Silicon Valley vs. Science Fiction: "Difficult Geniuses"

FromOur Opinions Are Correct

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Apr 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When tech whizkids are caught behaving badly, they're just being "brilliant jerks." And the figure of the charismatic-but-bratty genius inventor is everywhere these days. We look at how the isolated, tormented mad scientist in science fiction evolved into the sexy asshole that everyone wants to be. And we talk to Christopher Cantwell, co-creator of Halt and Catch Fire and recently writer of the Iron Man comic, about how Tony Stark has changed. Show notes: www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes
Released:
Apr 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life