Fuzzy Logic (episode 31 of the podcast)

In their neverending quest to understand how past and present science fiction relate, Colin and Phil explore fuzzies. Fuzzy Nation (2011) is a novel by John Scalzi which re-boots an earlier novel by H. Beam Piper, Little Fuzzy (1962). Fuzzies are cute little creatures that use tools and form extended families. They behave as if they are intelligent - so should they be legally classed as "people" or "animals"?

We also have our usual run through of recommendations of past, present and future science fiction. Alas, no quiz this time, but we'll have one next episode.

Among the items mentioned in this episode:

• The out-of-copyright book Little Fuzzy available for free at Project Gutenberg
• John Scalzi's reboot Fuzzy Nation at Amazon US and at Amazon UK
• H. Beam Piper's short story "Omnilingual", probably his best
• Tor's 15th anniversary bundle of free short stories
• New Scientist magazine's new "what if" podcast, Dead Planets Society
• Coming soon: the premiere of The Crystal Egg by H.G.Wells, produced by Phil's online drama group
• Discover nearly-forgotten writers who deserve to still be read, with the Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award
• Support the Kickstarter campaign for the authorised sequel book The Things From Another World
•  Andy Weir supports a piece of fan fiction inspired by his own Artemis

 

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