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The Murderbot Diaries
A Science Fiction Series
Book • 2017
The series is told from the perspective of Murderbot, a 'SecUnit' owned by a futuristic megacorporation.
It explores themes of autonomy, identity, and human relationships as Murderbot navigates various challenges and encounters.
The series includes novellas such as 'All Systems Red', 'Artificial Condition', 'Rogue Protocol', and 'Exit Strategy', as well as the full novel 'Network Effect' and subsequent works like 'Fugitive Telemetry' and 'System Collapse'.
The series is praised for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and insightful commentary on human society.
It explores themes of autonomy, identity, and human relationships as Murderbot navigates various challenges and encounters.
The series includes novellas such as 'All Systems Red', 'Artificial Condition', 'Rogue Protocol', and 'Exit Strategy', as well as the full novel 'Network Effect' and subsequent works like 'Fugitive Telemetry' and 'System Collapse'.
The series is praised for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and insightful commentary on human society.
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Mentioned in 10 episodes
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as a fun action-adventure read with surprising depth.


Eric Ries

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Reflections on a movement | Eric Ries (creator of the Lean Startup methodology)
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as a science fiction read about a sarcastic killer robot.


Judd Antin

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to highlight the idea that humans cannot fight against bots.


Alex Gurevich

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as a funny series about a rogue security robot.


Katherine Mangu-Ward

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Fake Immigration Crisis Triggers Actual Violence
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as the book series that inspired the “Murderbot” show.

Alexander Skarsgård

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Alexander Skarsgård
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as the author of the book series on which the show is based.


Glen Weldon

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Watch This: Murderbot
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as a currently read book series.

Justin McElroy

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The Best Combat in a Metroidvania . . .Ever
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as an example of compelling science fiction focusing on human characters.


Mick Ryan

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Ep 175: Mick Ryan on War & Fiction
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as the basis for the new show Murderbot on Apple TV+.

Eric Molinsky

Murderbot Is Ready for Its Close-Up (But Not Eye Contact)
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as a book series where the main character, Murderbot, is referred to as 'it'.


Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 538: Set a Tripwire, Decide If You Need the Storage Unit & Do You Use that Gizmo?



