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Alternate Futures

Alternate Futures is a podcast where speculative fiction meets real-world change. Join host Edwin H. Rydberg in deep-dive conversations with science fiction authors, futurists, and creative minds as they explore storytelling, emerging technologies, and humanity’s ever-shifting path forward. For writers, sci-fi enthusiasts, and future-curious thinkers alike.

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01:33:36

Episode 37: AM Scott - Air Force Space Operations,...

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2023/03/31

In this episode, I chat with AM Scott about her experiences in the US Air Force Space Operations, how GPS and time-keeping satellites influenced her novels, and human expansion into space. We also discuss artificial intelligence, alien life forms, and Firefly. As usual, there's also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions. Books of hers we discuss are: The Folding Space series, and the Quantum Fold series Further info on this and other episodes, as well as story cube images, author info and

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01:18:08

Episode 36: Jinwoo Chong - Book Launch of FLUX, 80s...

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2023/03/17

In this episode, I chat with Jinwoo Chong about his upcoming book FLUX (available March 21 this year!), published by independent press Melville House. Some themes from the book we discuss are 80s nostaligia and larger-than-life characters, Silicon Valley bubbles, indentity boxes, and childhood trauma. Oh, and there's also some time travel :) As usual, there's also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions. Books of his we discuss are: Flux (currently available for pre-order on Amazon UK and Amazon

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01:32:55

Episode 35: N John Williams - Double-Edged Swords,...

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2023/03/03

In this episode, I chat with N John Williams about his experience researching AI systems with DARPA, working in a tech start-up, and the person in the machine. We also discuss artificial intelligence, the metaverse, the end of human development, and the nature of values. As usual, there's also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions. Books of his we discuss are: In the Shadow of Humanity Further info on this and other episodes, as well as story cube images, author info and content, can be found

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01:48:19

Episode 34: Susan Kaye Quinn - Hope Punk, The...

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2023/02/17

In this episode, I chat with Susan Kaye Quinn about her engineering background, AI-generated 'art', and her passion for the new genre of hope punk. We also discuss possible versions of the singularity, aspects of humanity we might be sacrificing to technology, and the desperate need for an ethical system to inform technological development. As usual, there's also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions. Books of hers we discuss are: The Legacy Human (Singularity Series), Mindjack, The Debt

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01:36:58

Episode 33: Julia Huni - On NASA, Aliens, and Space...

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2023/02/02

In this episode, I chat with Julia Huni about her military career, including working with NASA and NATO, her writing routine, and her thoughts on aliens. We also discuss cozy mysteries in space, cylindrical space stations, and space janitors. There's also The Lightning Round and the Big Questions. Books of hers we discuss are: The Space Janitor series, Tales of a Former Space Janitor, Colonial Explorer Corp, and Krimson Empire. Further info on this and other episodes, as well as story cube images,

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01:22:56

Episode 32: Roy Huff - Meteorology, Cryopreservation,...

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2023/01/20

In this episode, I chat with Roy Huff all the way from Hawaii about working with NASA on the GOES-R satellite project, his interest in cryopreservation and how he started writing. We also talk about the many ideas around time travel. There's also The Lightning Round and the Big Questions. Books of his we discuss are: Everville and The Seven Rules of Time Travel series. Further info on this and other episodes, as well as story cube images, author info and content, can be found

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01:11:48

Episode 31: Tony Bertauski - Into the Claus-verse

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2022/12/22

In this episode, Tony Bertauski visits me again and we take a deep dive into his Claus-verse: the stories, the science fiction -- science fact! -- and the future. There's a Christmas-sized Lightning Round, two big questions and Revenge of the Muse-inspired character development. Books of Tony's we discuss: Claus, Jack, Flurry, Humbug, Claus: The Heat Miser, Ronin, Toyland, Gingerman, Toymaker, Toyworld. If you're in the UK, Tony still has audible codes for free audiobooks for all of the Claus-verse

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01:18:14

Episode 30: Peter J Aldin - Mental Health in Fiction,...

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2022/11/11

In this episode, I chat with Peter J Aldin about his journey from youth pastor to science fiction author, about why he set his Zombie apocalypse in Tasmania, and about the depiction of mental health in fiction. We also chat about the nature of villains and alien spirituality. Despite the early hour in the Australian morning, we manage to fit in The Lightning Round, the Big Questions and Revenge of the Muse. Books of his we discuss are: Black Marks, the Doomsday's Child series, the Envoy Trilogy and

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01:32:44

Episode 29: Jim Keen - Architecture, Machine...

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2022/10/21

In this episode, I chat with Jim Keen about why he became an architect, how a boy from Manchester ended up in New York, and the challenges of re-acclimating to the West after travelling the world. We also discuss the present and near future of artificial intelligence: text-to-image generation AI, will we develop self-aware machines, and just what will the job market look like post-AI? As always, there are The Big Questions and Revenge of the Muse, and new to season 3 is The Lightning Round. Books of

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01:19:54

Episode 28: Claire McCague - Instruments, Aliens, and...

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2022/09/23

In this episode, I chat with Claire McCagues about her love of musical instruments, writing and producing plays and the path to her book series. We also discuss the challenges of interspecies communication, the possible nature of alien beings, and concerns over the colonization of space. Books of hers we discuss are: Rosetta Man and Rosetta Mind. Revenge of the Muse - A short synopsis: The Icarus Agenda Further info on this and other episodes, as well as story cube images, author info and content,

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01:34:48

Episode 27: Rachel Aukes - Getting Known while being...

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2022/08/19

In this episode, I chat with Rachel Aukes about flying with her 50 lb lap dog and how she approached getting know despite being an introvert. We also discuss extraterrestrial colonization and the roles AI might play, overcoming 'othering' within humanity, and the inevitable evolution of extraterrestrial humans. Books of hers we discuss are: The Deadland series, The Fringe Series, The Waymaker Wars, and The Javelin Series. Revenge of the Muse - Super Villian Bio: Dr. Harold Pearce Further info on

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01:26:32

Episode 26: Louisa Locke - The Evolution of the Indie...

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2022/08/05

In this episode, I chat with Louisa Locke about the evolution of the Indie Author and their growing acceptance among fans, her path from professor of women's history to successful fiction author, and the creation and development of the shared world of The Paradisi Chronicles. Further info on this and other episodes, as well as story cube images, author info and content, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:42:01

Episode 25: Sarah Woodbury - Alternate Welsh History,...

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2022/07/22

In this episode, I chat with million-book-selling Sarah Woodbury about her path to becoming a successful independent author and her love of Welsh history. We also discuss parallel dimensions and her contribution to the open source science fiction universe, The Paradisi Chronicles. Further info on this and other episodes, as well as story cube images, author info and content, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:21:54

Episode 24: Misty Zaugg - Hobby Survivalist, Writing...

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2022/06/10

In this episode, I chat with Misty Zaugg about being a hobby survivalist / generalist prepper, the challenges of writing LitRPG, world-building her dystopian future, and why we need to invent teleporters. Books of hers we discuss: Escaping the Virus series, The Aftermath series, World of Combat series. Story Intro: Last Stand Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story cube images and story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:41:24

Episode 23: Ken Lozito - The Business of Being an...

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2022/05/27

In this episode, I chat with Ken Lozito about finding his way from IT to science fiction author via writing fantasy, the considerations for creating a successful career as an independent sci-fi author, and challenges facing humans as we move into the future - both from the environment and ourselves. Books of his we discuss: The Ascension Series, The First Colony Series, The Federation Chronicles. Story Intro: High on the Hog Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story

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01:33:37

Episode 22: Jaxon Reed - Serial Fiction, Space Opera,...

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2022/05/13

In this episode, I chat with Texas rancher and space opera author Jaxon Reed about finding a career through bothering your sister, the pros and cons of serial fiction platforms, and uses for AI in novel writing. We also discuss his multiple Milky Way Universe space opera series, the influence of different players in the space race, and near future AI. Books of his we discuss: Pirates of the Milky Way, Agents of the Planetary Republic, The Redwood trilogy, The Empathic Detective. Story Intro:

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00:55:36

Episode 21: Baileigh Higgins - Zombies, Dinosaurs,...

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2022/04/29

In this episode, I chat with South African post-apocalyptic author Baileigh Higgins on her love of writing zombies, favourite movie monsters, and predicting pandemic policies. Books of hers we discuss include: Apocalypse Z, Gen Z, Primordial Earth, Children of the Apocalypse, and The Black Tide. No story intro this episode. Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story cube images and story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:20:36

Episode 20: Milo James Fowler - The Speculative...

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2022/04/14

In this episode, I chat with teacher and SF author Milo James Fowler on the humor of Captain Quasar, time traveling multiverse detectives, AI, VR, and new frontiers versus digital universes. Also, the Muse truly has its revenge in this episode. Books of his we discuss include: the Captain Quasar series, Backtracker, Charlie Madison PI (The Suprahuman Secret), and The Spirits of the Earth series. Story Intro: Porridge of Power Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story

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01:10:14

Episode 19: Kathleen McClure - Outrageous Fiction!

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2022/03/31

In this episode, I chat with former fight choreographer, lawnscaper, and science fiction author Kathleen McClure. She shares how book pirates can destroy your relationship with Amazon KDP's algorithm, finding your own path through the world of independent publishing, and the future of corporate sponsorship on distant colonies. Story Intro: Raiders of the Lost Quark Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story cube images and story introductions, can be found

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01:12:19

Episode 18: Doug J Cooper - The Good, the Bad, and...

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2022/03/18

In this episode, I chat with professor emeritus and science fiction author Doug J Cooper. He shares how he got started writing later in life, his interest in artificial intelligence and how it features in his books, and some teaser info on his upcoming Lagrange series. Story Intro: Homecoming Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story cube images and story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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