XenoThesis

In Episode 21, Richard and Michael discuss how the chapters are raising more and more red flags.

In this special episode Richard and Michael discuss ideas relating to cyberpunk, are we headed for a cyberpunk dystopia and if so what technological and society factors are pushing us in that direction?

In Episode 19, Richard and Michael discuss the first two chapters of part 4: Training Floor.

In Episode 18, Richard and Michael discuss the problems and potential consequences of drugging the remains of humanity, as well as the Oankali species branches meeting.

In Episode 17, Richard and Michael discuss Nikanj's seduction skills...

In Episode 15, Richard and Michael enjoy the action in Chapter 11.

In Episode 15, Richard and Michael discuss (again) what Joseph experienced and how much they appreciate his character.

In Episode 14, Richard and Michael discuss the physicalities of human-alien-human sex.

In Episode 13, Richard and Michael finally have an opportunity to discuss science on regeneration and superstrength.

In Episode 12, Richard and Michael discuss how much would it require for us to accept the fact that we were saved by aliens and how do we feel about mixing humans and aliens.

In Episode 11, Richard and Michael discuss the characters and the potential problems with the new humans that Lilith decided to Awaken.

In Episode 10, Richard and Michael discuss the chapter 1 from the new part: Nursery. The chapter introduces us potential new human allies, all with their quirky characteristics.

In Episode 9, Richard and Michael finish the part II Family of the book and discuss range of topics from animal and children's rights, to biohacking and gene therapy.

In Episode 8, Richard and Michael discuss the issues with separating social animals from their kind and go on a tangent discussing the lack of security of "smart" devices.

In Episode 7, Richard and Michael discuss the messages woven by Octavia Butler in the story leading to a conversation on serious topics such as gender and fragility of our society.

In Episode 06, Richard and Michael discuss the wonderous organ that the brain is, the problems and quirks associated with it, and how beautifully Lilith told Kahguyaht off.

In Episode 05, Richard and Michael discuss the many strange but wonderful ways that animals reproduce on Earth – as well as how much they dislike Kahguyaht.

In Episode 4, Richard and Michael discuss chapters 1 and 2 from section 2: Family of Xenogenesis, which leads to a conversation about regeneration vats, cryonics and potential mechanisms protecting us from cryogenic damage.

In Episode 3, Richard and Michael discuss Chapters 4 and 5, which leads to a nearly two-hour discussion on culture and regenerative medicine.

__XenoThesis__ - a podcast by two scientists trying to apply Science to the Science-Fiction. Here, Richard and Michael discuss the book 1 "Dawn" of Xenogenesis series by Olivia E. Butler.

__XenoThesis__ - a podcast by two scientists trying to apply Science to the Science-Fiction. Here, Richard and Michael discuss the book 1 "Dawn" of Xenogenesis series by Olivia E. Butler.