Episode 61 – America is a Harsh Mistress [english]

About this episode

The episode discusses Robert A. Heinlein's influence on gaming and contemporary figures while concluding a four-part trilogy.

Fritz of TENEPOD-fame visits the show to finalize our (four-part) Robert A. Heinlein Trilogy which started at the Empire Never Ended. We discuss Heinlein’s influence on the analog gaming world from Power Armor in Traveller to Battletech, Warhammer 40k, Vampire: The Masquerade, Mecha, OVA Anime itself and beyond, right up to Transhumanism and SpaceX and Project Artemis. We also wrap up the discussion of his novels with a highlight on Podkayne of Mars, Methusaleh’s Children and the remaining juveniles. With Heinlein-Fans like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel being very influential, this is more contemporary than anticipated. With fritz and settembrini. Beat „Time Traveller“ courtesy of BLOKKMONSTA Shownotes Heinlein biographical Episode Heinlein’s main three works Episode Telegraph article on purity seals in the Russian Army The Dark Side of Arthur C. Clarke? Video by Collative Learning The Poor Puddin stories , wherein Bob Anson H. tries to educate girls. Dallos OVA ( full ) The bologna massacre , referenced by Dallos Episode on Decartelization Ryan Fleming , mentioned as one of the main „Vampiric“ neo-Nazi David Myatt Sci-Fi inspired…

People in this episode

Guest: Fritz

Topics covered

• Robert A. Heinlein
• analog gaming
• influence of sci-fi
• Transhumanism
• space exploration
• contemporary relevance

Keywords

• Heinlein
• gaming
• sci-fi
• Transhumanism
• SpaceX
• Project Artemis
• Vampire: The Masquerade
• Battletech
• Warhammer 40k

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TENEPOD, SpaceX, Project Artemis

Books & works: Podkayne of Mars, Methusaleh’s Children, Vampire: The Masquerade, Dallos OVA, The Dark Side of Arthur C. Clarke?, The Poor Puddin stories, Time Traveller

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