Tag Archives: social matter

Uncanny Valley Digest: Manjula Padmanabahn

Posted on 23 July 2017 by

Hello, and welcome back to lip-smacking science fiction in the Uncanny Valley! Our “Sharing Air” discussion was the champagne’s bubbles! What happens when you’re buying air like bottled water? Are you aghast at the prospect? Or proud of how many … Continue reading →

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Free Keiko, The Orca Rescue

Posted on 23 September 2016 by

Reminder: Cetus Finalis: A Gray Whale Odyssey, on sale NOW! Please join me for the book launch celebration on Sunday, October 2nd, 3-6PM, at Finnegan’s Wake (937 Cole Street, 94117) Hello, readers, and welcome back! This week I will be … Continue reading →

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Uncanny Valley Digest: Starship Troopers

Posted on 2 July 2015 by

Last night’s Starship Troopers discussion was the hobbyist’s jetpack! Notes follow. We were pleased to welcome new arrivals to the group from Nebraska and Brazil! Thank you Nate and Eren! Starship Troopers is cannonical sci fi, but it also validates … Continue reading →

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