Monthly Archives: June 2015

Uncanny Valley Digest: A Canticle For Leibowitz

Posted on 26 June 2015 by Suhail Rafidi

Literature is like pornography: You know it when you see it. This is the first book we’ve read this summer that is literature. Our A Canticle For Leibowitz discussion ran deep! Notes follow. With so much ground to cover, and … Continue reading →

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Uncanny Valley Digest: Flatland

Posted on 18 June 2015 by Suhail Rafidi

Last night’s Flatland discussion was on point! Notes are included below. Good turnout, close readings, and some laughs! Thank you to Nowell and Robert for coming to the studio for the live table. We had online attendees from L.A., Chicago, and … Continue reading →

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Uncanny Valley Digest: The Space Merchants

Posted on 10 June 2015 by Suhail Rafidi

The Space Merchant’s discussion was piping hot! Thank you to David and Nowell for being in the studio. And Nikita for his dogged, enthusiastic participation in spite of technical difficulties. I’ve condensed some of the notes, quotes, and thoughts … Continue reading →