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Eph (they, them)

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Philosophy, evolutionary psychology, futurism, anarchism. We analyze literature through the lens of evolutionary psychology. Sometimes we use we for I. they/them

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Consider Phlebas (1987, Macmillan) 4 stars

Consider Phlebas, first published in 1987, is a space opera novel by Scottish writer Iain …

Elements of a Great SciFi but Not Executed

3 stars

No real world building even though the world we get a glimpse of is fascinating. We are left wanting and not in a good way. A lot of it was, well, meaningless. We want this book to be more. We actually need it to be more. That it doesn't even com close is what is so depressing. That said, we are eager to read the next recommended book in the series to hopefully see if he does give us more, in a good way.

There is a well-known saying that the whole of Western Philosophy is footnotes of Plato. …

Review of 'The Republic' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

It is amazing the insight ancient philosophers had, especially Plato. While some of his work is not "woke," if you can forgive him for being a product of his times, you can find truth and wisdom that is perennial.

Three-Body Problem (2021, Head of Zeus, Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book) 4 stars

The Three-Body Problem (Chinese: 三体; lit. 'Three-Body'; pinyin: sān tǐ) is a science fiction novel …

Review of 'Three-Body Problem' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Content warning Discusses elements of the plot

Evolutionary Psychology : The New Science of the Mind (2011, Pearson Education, Limited) 5 stars

Chapter on Human Survival Problems

5 stars

Content warning Discusses thoughts about the 1st paragraph of the section.

Foundation (Foundation #1) (2004, Bantam Books) 5 stars

One of the great masterworks of science fiction, the Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are …

How mankind can never get it right

5 stars

Content warning Plots and themes revealed broadly