Rudy Rucker writes a running archive of 117 podcast episodes spanning 2005 to 2026, documenting story readings, academic talks, interviews, and conversations with figures including Stephen Wolfram, Bruce Sterling, Kim Stanley Robinson, and V. Vale. The episodes cover his novels (the Ware Tetralogy, The Hollow Earth, Turing & Burroughs, The Big Aha, All the Visions), his concept of transrealism, computational theory, consciousness, and digital immortality.
- Episodes #17', #29 and #56 are lost to bit rot and unreliable hosting
- He taught a full "Philosophy and Computers" course at San Jose State, with recorded lectures based on his book *The Lifebox, the Seashell, and the Soul*
- Several episodes feature readings of stories co-written with Bruce Sterling, later collected in their 2016 anthology *Transreal Cyberpunk*
- The most recent (2026) episode tackles writer bots and proposes transrealism as a way to rise above generated text
- Episodes #17', #29 and #56 are lost to bit rot and unreliable hosting
- He taught a full "Philosophy and Computers" course at San Jose State, with recorded lectures based on his book *The Lifebox, the Seashell, and the Soul*
- Several episodes feature readings of stories co-written with Bruce Sterling, later collected in their 2016 anthology *Transreal Cyberpunk*
- The most recent (2026) episode tackles writer bots and proposes transrealism as a way to rise above generated text
Rudy Rucker writes about his podcast series, offering readings, interviews, talks, and Q&A sessions on topics ranging from cyberpunk and science fiction to math, infinity, and immortality. The archive is free with no ads and available across most platforms or via RSS feed.
- Rucker identifies as a "cyberpunk" and "transrealist"'' writing SF about real life
- He has published 37 books
- Additional topics include beatniks, Philip K. Dick, Robert Sheckley, telepathy, drugs, and revolution
- Rucker identifies as a "cyberpunk" and "transrealist"'' writing SF about real life
- He has published 37 books
- Additional topics include beatniks, Philip K. Dick, Robert Sheckley, telepathy, drugs, and revolution
Cosmic UI is a free and open-source collection of Sci-Fi themed components and futuristic design elements for modern web applications.
BookBelow is organizing a themed event from August 15–16, 2026, centered on fantasy and science fiction literature to help readers expand their Kindle libraries with free eBooks via Amazon links.
- Covers paranormal genre in addition to sci-fi and fantasy
- Availability may vary by region or account settings
- Covers paranormal genre in addition to sci-fi and fantasy
- Availability may vary by region or account settings
A look at Roger Zelazny's 'Lord of Light,' a science fiction novel blending Hindu mythology with futuristic technology, and its intriguing history, including alleged CIA interest and attempts to suppress its distribution. The article details the book's unique premise, its influence on other works, and the reasons behind the CIA's reported concerns.
Sylvia Bishop recommends five award-winning science fiction novels from 2025,
| Title | Author | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| The Man Who Saw Seconds | Alexander Boldizar | Predictive brain, thrilling parable |
| Annie Bot | Sierra Greer | Conscious AI, complex relationship |
| The Tusks of Extinction | Ray Nayler | Revived mammoths, consciousness explored |
| The Dragonfly Gambit | A.D. Sui | Military thriller, tense dynamic |
| Warp Your Own Way (Star Trek: Lower Decks series) | Chris Fenoglio (illustrator) & Ryan North | Interactive, playful Star Trek |
| Title | Author | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| The Man Who Saw Seconds | Alexander Boldizar | Predictive brain, thrilling parable |
| Annie Bot | Sierra Greer | Conscious AI, complex relationship |
| The Tusks of Extinction | Ray Nayler | Revived mammoths, consciousness explored |
| The Dragonfly Gambit | A.D. Sui | Military thriller, tense dynamic |
| Warp Your Own Way (Star Trek: Lower Decks series) | Chris Fenoglio (illustrator) & Ryan North | Interactive, playful Star Trek |
Phase IV is a 1974 science fiction horror film directed by Harold P. Wood Jr. and starring George C. Scott, John Carradine, and David Carradine. The film is about a group of scientists who discover that a mysterious substance has been found in a remote desert area, which they believe to be a new form of life. The substance begins to grow and spread, causing the scientists to realize that they are dealing with an alien organism that is evolving rapidly and poses a threat to humanity.
The first test images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have captured light from millions of distant stars and galaxies, and are expected to reveal thousands of previously unseen asteroids. The observatory is expected to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
"We predict that the impact of superhuman AI over the next decade will be enormous, exceeding that of the Industrial Revolution. We wrote a scenario that represents our best guess about what that might look like.1 It’s informed by trend extrapolations, wargames, expert feedback, experience at OpenAI, and previous forecasting successes."
Adrian Tchaikovsky discusses the scientific challenges and inspirations behind his new novel Shroud, including insights from biochemist William Bains on exotic biochemistries and the chemistry of Venus.
