“This is Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off.”
PERFECT ORGANISM is the premier Alien saga podcast on the internet. Cohosts JM Prater and Patrick Greene dive deeply into all aspects of the venerable franchise: the lore, the history, the cinematographic and technical achievements, the soundtracks, the characters, and much more.
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“The perfect organism.
Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.”
39 // I Think, Sebastian, Therefore I Am: A Conversation on Philosophy and Blade Runner: Part Two
In the second of two episodes, JM and Dan sit down with Dr. Timothy Shanahan, Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. This episode is the conclusion of an in-depth and gratifying discussion which covers philosophy and Blade Runner 2049. Enjoy.
Here is a link to the book, also available on Amazon etc:
https://www.palgrave.com/us/book/9781137412287
For more info on Timothy Shanahan and his other writings:
http://faculty.lmu.edu/timothyshanahan/
The Pacific Standard interview on Blade Runner 2049:
https://psmag.com/news/meaning-of-life-blade-runner-2049
Like Stories of Old: In Search of the Distinctively Human
https://youtu.be/O4etinsAy34
Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", explained
https://youtu.be/SWlUKJIMge4
Tunes: bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // Google Play: bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay
38 // I Think, Sebastian, Therefore I Am: A Conversation on Philosophy and Blade Runner (Part One)
In the first of two episodes, JM and Dan sit down with Dr. Timothy Shanahan, Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. From Descartes to Deckard, Nietzsche to Batty, the discussion explores Tim's book Philosophy and Blade Runner as together they shed old light on new problems and new light on old problems.
Here is a link to the book, also available on Amazon etc:
https://www.palgrave.com/us/book/9781137412287
For more info on Timothy Shanahan and his other writings:
https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/irishstudies/faculty/?expert=timothy.shanahan
The Pacific Standard interview on Blade Runner 2049:
https://psmag.com/news/meaning-of-life-blade-runner-2049
iTunes: bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // Google Play: bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay