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