Category Archives: Philosophy

Uncanny Valley Digest: Burning Sky by Rachel Pollack

Posted on 24 July 2018 by Suhail Rafidi

Monday night’s Burning Sky discussion left no question answered! This is my favorite story of the summer so far. It grapples with potent, ambiguous questions about the inevitability of violence and grievance as a justification for force. It’s also a … Continue reading →

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Uncanny Valley Digest: Arthur C. Clarke (and Kubrick’s) 2001: A Space Odyssey

Posted on 27 June 2018 by Suhail Rafidi

Last night’s 2001: A Space Odyssey discussion was a voyage of Discovery! (wink) Welcome to our new members, and thank you for your participation. It was also great to see folks who’ve become prized and familiar over the past 5 years. (Yes, … Continue reading →

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“Bloodless; but it’s big in Uqbar.”

Posted on 10 July 2017 by Suhail Rafidi

Hello, and welcome back to the Uncanny Valley! Our Borges discussion this week left us stimulated but mystified. In some ways, the story did not meet the criteria of science fiction, and it brought up questions as to why this … Continue reading →

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