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Jan 10, 2026 • 46min

The State of the Art, 3, The State of the Art Chapter 2

Sma takes a museum tour and we come to grips with the memory of our own past.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 22min

The State of the Art, 2, The State of the Art Chapter 1

The triumphant return of Diziet Sma and we're taking the show to Planet Earth folks!
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Oct 30, 2025 • 42min

The State of the Art, 1, A Gift From The Culture

One of the earliest Culture works, we get to know a world eerily like that of BladeRunner and a Culture renegade in more trouble than they can handle.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 25min

Use of Weapons, 29, End Notes

At journey's end we can look back and discuss the costs of victory and defeat.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 43min

Use of Weapons, 28, Remembrance, Fourteen

We find out who Zakalwe really is...
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Mar 3, 2025 • 51min

Use of Weapons, 27, Remembrance, I

Possibly the most infamous chapter in science fiction history. Zakalwe receives a present.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 23min

Use of Weapons, 26, Remembrance, Thirteen

Zakalwe has a breakdown followed by an even more terrible day, but we get the standout quote of the book.
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Jan 6, 2025 • 40min

Use of Weapons, 25, Remembrance, II

Zakalwe takes the slow road to the stars, and almost doesn't make it.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 36min

Use of Weapons, 24, Remembrance, Twelve

Finally we get to see Zakalwe doing what he does best; soldiering.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 31min

Use of Weapons, 23, Remembrance, III

Zakalwe goes to the snow!

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