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A candid view into the most dangerous algorithm of them all - the one that tells the truth.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 20 Cheat code.

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When Earth’s original inhabitants return, humans need to learn to share the planet with their new friends.

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Sample three more fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites:

Absolutely No Adventures

Remnants

The World to Come

Two other comedies mentioned:

Spaceships

Human-B-Gon

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For centuries, humanity has been building monolithic structures known as the Cubes. Today, we finally get a glimpse into their construction - delivered by academic lecture and first hand account.

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Check out Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature at https://www.modesofthoughtpodcast.com/ for more pseudoarchaeological lectures and alternative history stories.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 32 All unsaved progress will be lost.

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When a simulation discovers a way to copy itself and have people choose their reality, one man fights to keep his family together.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 25 Planned obsolescence.

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Nine strangers are taken hostage. Some will be exchanged in a prisoner swap. Others will be sacrificed. They need to decide who will be who.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 18 Killer app.

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A collection of didactic micro stories from the far future. Presented with Decoders' commentary.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 29 Infinite loop.

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The question in the past was whether you believed in God. The question now is whether God believes in you.

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When a beloved System Administrator suddenly disappears, a poor stonemason embarks on a lifelong quest to preserve her memory.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 23 Overclocking.

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The good news is that God exists. The bad news is that He's a libertarian.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 33 Software end of life.

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Sample three other fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites:

Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature

Wireland Ranch

Gospels of the Flood

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Superman exists... And he's been through Guantanamo.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 9 Right align, justify.

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Ambitious amusement park engineers take up the ultimate challenge - to assemble a roller coaster ride lasting for 5 days.

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The Program salutes http://withoutrealtor.com/ for sponsoring this episode.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 16 Force eject.

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A woman who never met her father is invited to meet a simulation of him - discovering he’s not the dream dad she envisioned.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 24 Discreet optimization.

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Life is universe experiencing itself.

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This episode has been sponsored by Matterless.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 37 Contemporary Cube Theory.

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Two autonomous vehicles about to crash and trying to decide which one is carrying passengers more worthy of salvation.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 31 Not safe for work.

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Facing an imminent calamity, an elderly Indigenous man shares his memories with an AI of a child.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 11 Motherboard.

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In a society in which every move is tracked, an elderly couple is recording a message for their daughter who disappeared without a trace.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 1 You had me at Hello World.

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