Episodi

  • Preferred Risk-Frederik Pohl, Lester del Rey

    Preferred Risk-Frederik Pohl, Lester del Rey
    Aug 3 2026
    "Preferred Risk" by Frederik Pohl and Lester del Rey delves into the complexities of insurance and risk assessment in a future society where human life is quantified and valued in unsettling ways. This thought-provoking narrative invites listeners to reflect on the implications of commodifying human existence and the ethical dilemmas that arise from such a system. The themes of risk management and the value of life resonate strongly today, as society grapples with similar issues in areas like healthcare and personal data. With its insightful commentary and enduring relevance, this audiobook offers a compelling exploration of human nature and societal values that is as pertinent now as it was at its inception.
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    6 ore e 26 min
  • My Lady Greensleeves - Frederik Pohl

    My Lady Greensleeves - Frederik Pohl
    Jul 1 2026
    In a future where everyone is assigned profession-based classifications, defying your place in society can land you in prison. Captain Liam O' Leary of the Estates-General Correctional Institution, better known as The Jug, knows his place. He also knows trouble when he smells it, and the trouble he smells manifests as a large scale prison riot where those rigid class structures don't mean a damn thing and the name of the game is survival! - Summary by Ben Tucker
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    1 ora e 24 min