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- 2024
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About Sentient Weather Podcast
Unravelling the mind-bending science behind your favourite science fiction, and the myths and folk lore that inspire today’s fantasy epics. Plus, we dive into essential writing techniques for crafting immersive science fiction and fantasy stories. sentientweather.substack.com (https://sentientweather.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
- Publisher
- Sexton Prime
- Category
- fiction
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 17 Sept 2024
- Latest episode
- 27 Oct 2024
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
27 Oct 2024
Is this Earth 2.0?
Join us for an exploration of Gliese 12b, an Earth-sized exoplanet that's revolutionizing our search for extraterrestrial life. Located just 40 light-years away, this world orbits a red dwarf star and sits within its habitable zone, making it a fascinating candidate for potential habitability. While its proximity to its star creates unique conditions that differ from Earth, advanced technologies like NASA's TESS and the James Webb Space Telescope are helping us uncover its mysteries. Today's episode delves into the characteristics of this intriguing world, the challenges it faces for supporting life, and how this discovery is reshaping our understanding of habitable worlds beyond our solar system. Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
23 Oct 2024
3 - A Brief History Of Time
A history lesson for the children of Bunker 51. Learn about The Unseen Creator, The Unity Council, and how a simple kitchen appliance guides our future. SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
20 Oct 2024
2 Wall Meat
Whispers from the depths that don't exist, a culinary revolution that's climbing the walls, and a time-bending adventure that might just last an eternity (or a coffee break). Discover why shadows are the hottest new talent in radio, and learn about the oxygen lottery that's giving "a breath of fresh air" a whole new meaning. Plus, we'll explore why your vivid hallucinations of blue skies and open spaces are just your brain throwing a costume party that reality wasn't invited to. SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
15 Oct 2024
Sentient Weather Radio - Discussion
Discussing the Sentient Weather Radio news show. In a world ravaged by climate collapse and nuclear exchange, most of what remains of humanity clings to existence in vast underground bunkers. Sentient Weather Radio is your lifeline to the pulse of this new civilization. Join us as we navigate the triumphs and trials of life after the burnout. SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
13 Oct 2024
Sentient Weather Radio
In a world ravaged by climate collapse and nuclear exchange, most of what remains of humanity clings to existence in vast underground bunkers. Sentient Weather Radio is your lifeline to the pulse of this new civilization. Join us as we navigate the triumphs and trials of life after the burnout. From the depths of Bunker 251 to the ravaged surface above, our intrepid reporters risk it all to bring you the stories that matter. Tune in for the latest breakthroughs in radiation-resistant crops, updates on the ongoing water wars, and touching human stories of resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. This is Sentient Weather Radio, the voice of the Unity Council. Remember, folks, staying informed is staying alive. SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
8 Oct 2024
Terraforming: The Star Trek Genesis Device
Terraforming—the idea of turning a hostile environment into one where humans can live—has fascinated both scientists and science fiction writers for decades. One of the most iconic depictions of this in pop culture is the Genesis Device from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982). Today, we’ll dive into the concept of terraforming, compare it with the Genesis Project, and look at current research in the field, along with how it's portrayed in sci-fi and fantasy. SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
6 Oct 2024
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Higgs Boson
Exploring the Higgs boson, a fundamental particle that gives mass to other particles, drawing parallels between its scientific significance and its potential for inspiring science fiction and fantasy. SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
2 Oct 2024
Magic Systems in Fantasy Fiction
Exploring Brandon Sanderson's approach to creating magic systems in his fantasy novels. Using examples of his magic systems, such as Allomancy, Feruchemy, Surgebinding, AonDor, and Awakening, we discuss Brandon's 'Laws of Magic,' a unique blend of magic, science, and ethical dilemmas. Sentient Weather (http://SentientWeather.com) - Unravelling the mind-bending science behind your favourite science fiction, and the myths and folk lore that inspire today’s fantasy epics. Plus, we dive into essential writing techniques for crafting immersive science fiction and fantasy stories. SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
29 Sept 2024
The Second Law of Thermodynamics in Speculative Fiction
The Second Law of Thermodynamics has significant implications for our view of the universe and has inspired some captivating story narratives. So let’s explore how the Second Law, with its concept of entropy, has been used in popular speculative fiction. For more detail behind the science and for speculative fiction stories, visit SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
25 Sept 2024
Matrix Mechanics: Understanding the Quantum World
The first mathematically consistent formulation of quantum mechanics. In the early 20th century, scientists embarked on a journey that would revolutionize our understanding of the universe. This journey led to the development of quantum mechanics, a theory that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales. At the heart of this revolution was a groundbreaking approach called matrix mechanics, pioneered by Werner Heisenberg and further developed by other brilliant minds of the time. For more detail behind the technology and for speculative fiction stories, visit SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
20 Sept 2024
Redefining Our Understanding of Motion and Inertia
The inertia of an object is not an intrinsic property, but rather a result of its interaction with all other matter in the universe. In the realm of physics, few concepts have sparked as much debate and intrigue as Mach's principle. This fundamental idea challenges our traditional understanding of motion and inertia, inviting us to reconsider the very nature of the universe and our place within it. For more detail behind the technology and for speculative fiction stories, visit SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
17 Sept 2024
Futurama's Cryogenic Freezing vs. Real World
Cryogenics is not restricted to Futurama. It features in many science fiction books and movies. How about Alien (1979 - onwards) where the crew of the spaceship Nostromo is placed in hypersleep. How about Passengers (2016) where Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence are traveling on a spaceship in cryosleep. Or Demolition Man (1993) where crime is virtually eradicated by deep freezing prisoners. Even the ace detective himself, Sherlock Holmes, gets in on the act in The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1987), when he is brought back to life after being cryogenically frozen for eighty years. I had a dig into the feasibility of cryogenic freezing for space travel, and this is what I found. For more detail behind the technology and for speculative fiction stories, visit SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) AI generated audio: Conversations - Google, Intro/Outro ElevenLabs Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
17 Sept 2024
Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak vs. Real World
The USS Enterprise has one. Harry Potter has one. Now recent advances in metamaterials have made real-world invisibility cloaks a possibility. Here my dig into the technology behind cloaking devices. For more detail behind the technology and for speculative fiction stories, visit SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) AI generated audio: Conversations - Google, Intro/Outro ElevenLabs © Sexton Prime 2024All rights reserved. Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
17 Sept 2024
Arthur C. Clarke’s Space Elevators vs. Real World
Arthur C. Clarke’s 1979 novel “The Fountains of Paradise” introduced the world to the concept of a space elevator, revolutionizing space travel. Now, what once seemed purely fictional is closer to reality, as scientists and engineers work to overcome the challenges of constructing such a monumental structure. Space elevators promise to reduce the cost and environmental impact of space launches, potentially opening up a new era of space exploration and commerce. But the path from concept to reality is littered with obstacles, from the need for revolutionary materials to the complex engineering required to build and maintain a structure potentially reaching tens of thousands of kilometers into space. How realistic are space elevators, what research is underway, and what elevator music will they play? Lets dig a little deeper. AI generated audio: Conversations - Google, Intro/Outro ElevenLabs For more detail behind the technology and for speculative fiction stories, visit SentientWeather.com (http://SentientWeather.com) Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
17 Sept 2024
Star Trek's Warp Drive vs. Real World
The idea of faster-than-light (FTL) space travel has long captured our imagination, inspiring countless books, movies, and TV shows. From the warp drives of ‘Star Trek’ to the wormholes in ‘Interstellar,’ FTL travel is the dream of Science Fiction. But could this dream ever become a reality? Let’s explore the science behind it, the theories that suggest it might be possible, and the challenges that stand in the way. AI generated audio: Conversations - Google, Intro/Outro ElevenLabs For more detail behind the technology and for speculative fiction stories, visit SentientWeather.com Get full access to Sentient Weather at sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe (https://sentientweather.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
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