Science Fiction
Damien Walter
Join writer and storyteller Damien Walter on an exploration of the world as seen through a science fiction lens.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 42min
The Matrix is the movie the Matrix makes to keep you in the Matrix
A sharp critique of Hollywood turning films into shareholder value and time-extraction. A dive into The Matrix mythos and how its red pill was co-opted by conspiracists. Close readings of Wachowskis films from Bound to Resurrections, including critiques of sequels, spectacle, and capitalist allegory. Questions about truth, recruitment rhetoric, and whether cinema can re-estrange audiences.
Jan 26, 2026 • 22min
Star Trek ain’t woke. It’s corporate.
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Jan 18, 2026 • 24min
America forgot that Judge Dredd is a *satire* of fascism
Dive into a thought-provoking analysis of Alex Garland’s take on Judge Dredd. Explore our fascination with his violent, authoritarian figure and the satire vs. spectacle debate. Uncover how US culture shaped Dredd's ethos and the challenges of adapting such a complex character. The discussion also critiques Garland's colonial framing and reveals the film's fascist undertones, especially concerning gender and race. Plus, learn about the comic 'America,' which flips Dredd into the villain, exposing the oppressive nature of his character.
Jan 11, 2026 • 18min
They want to make DUNE real
Explore the parallels between modern politics and the Dune universe. A deep dive reveals how Trump embodies a comic villain's traits, mirroring feudal power struggles of Houses. Scarcity is compared to spice, illustrating how capitalism thrives on choke points. The dangers of AI monopolies and hydraulic despotism are examined, reshaping our understanding of control in the digital age. The discussion also touches on elite cycles and narrative warfare, emphasizing the influence of wealth on global infrastructure. A call to defend democracy against tyranny closes the conversation.
Jan 5, 2026 • 13min
Where did the future go?
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Dec 26, 2025 • 23min
Why are right-wing grifters all like Batman villains?
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Dec 17, 2025 • 15min
The Avatar franchise is empty spectacle
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Dec 16, 2025 • 10min
The Epstein / Kubrick theory is worse than you think
Watch the Dangerous Maybe deep dive on Slavoj Zizek - https://youtu.be/OXCuHZNM4zk?si=636EgXrWbcSQnTpx
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Dec 7, 2025 • 32min
Science fiction’s most terrifying prediction
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Nov 14, 2025 • 15min
Plur1bus : what’s it all about?
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