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Oct 2023
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Bladerunner, Androids, and The Origin of...

Quinn Howard
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Join hosts Quinn and James in this episode of "The Cosmic Chronicles Podcast" as they delve into the fascinating world of Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and its cinematic adaptations, "Blade Runner" and "Blade Runner 2049." They dissect the themes of artificial intelligence, humanity, and identity that run through these works, exploring how these tales have left an unforgettable mark on the sci-fi genre.

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