x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Written by Rufus

Season One starts with my time travel novel: The Curve of Time. A chapter a week with contextualizing commentary from me, Rufus Williams, the author. I’ll let you know what motivates me as a writer and a human being.

fiction science fiction

All Episodes

00:12:30

Chapter 33 — The Pen

Written by Rufus ·

2024/09/09

Rufus describes how a certain aspect of a book’s structure can be a good metaphor for life and the world around us.Then we dive into the thirty third chapter of The Curve of Time, The Pen, n which Saskia wrestles with duplication from time travel.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:13:21

Chapter 32 — To Texas

Written by Rufus ·

2024/09/03

Rufus makes the case that iteration is crucially important to … everything. Then we dive into the thirty second chapter of The Curve of Time, To Texas, in which Saskia heads to Texas to change the past.Also, check out my aunt Ev Hales giving a gorgeous watercolor demonstration. And my friend Kalid’s website Better Explained and his description of the Blurry to Sharp approach to learning.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the

en

00:11:46

Chapter 31 — Blobs in a Box

Written by Rufus ·

2024/08/26

Rufus mulls what it means to do research. Then we dive into the thirty first chapter of The Curve of Time, Blobs in a Box, in which Saskia and Mica spend time looking into Saskia’s next steps.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:10:55

Chapter 30 — A Bridge to Far

Written by Rufus ·

2024/08/19

Rufus muses about concurrently holding contradictory ideas in your head. Then we dive into the thirtieth chapter of The Curve of Time, A Bridge to Far in which Mica encourages Saskia to consider how else she can wield her superpower for good.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:11:05

Chapter 29 — A Witness to Your Own Death?

Written by Rufus ·

2024/08/12

Rufus spends a few words on saying goodbye.Then we dive into the twenty ninth chapter of The Curve of Time, A Witness to Your Own Death? in which Saskia’s double, Sienna, wrestles with some of the implications of time travel while heading back to LA to find her phone.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:09:43

Chapter 28 — Coast-to-Coast Cabling

Written by Rufus ·

2024/08/05

Rufus connects taking random walks in life with the value of exploring.Then we dive into the twenty eighth chapter of The Curve of Time, Coast-to-Coast Cabling, in which Saskia makes a grand gesture.David Epstein's book, Range.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:13:20

Chapter 27 — Clutch Move

Written by Rufus ·

2024/07/29

Rufus describes a conundrum raised by the algebraic concept of dimension. Then we dive into the twenty seventh chapter of The Curve of Time, Clutch Move, in which Mica sees an analogy between Saskia’s switching her flow through time and changing gears in a car.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:09:12

Chapter 26 — A Cusp Problem

Written by Rufus ·

2024/07/22

Rufus relates cusp points to various aspects of life. Then we dive into the twenty sixth chapter of The Curve of Time, A Cusp Problem , in which Mica describes a new problem to Saskia.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can find the chapter images and join a discussion at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:09:18

Chapter 25 — Up the Coast

Written by Rufus ·

2024/07/15

Rufus muses on what writers have in common with squirrels.Then we dive into the twenty fifth chapter of The Curve of Time, Up the Coast , in which Sienna steps out into her new life.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:12:54

Chapter 24 — The Recycling Center

Written by Rufus ·

2024/07/08

Rufus muses about provenance.Then we dive into the twenty fourth chapter of The Curve of Time, The Recycling Center, in which Saskia heads to her place of work, nervous about who she might find there.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.Barry's substack page

en

00:20:53

Chapter 23 — Life on a Rope

Written by Rufus ·

2024/07/01

Rufus takes a bit of a risk and describes what algebraic geometry is with the example that first delighted him.Then we dive into the twenty third chapter of The Curve of Time, Life on a Rope , in which Mica seeks outside expertise to make sense of time travel.Check out Episode 23 on my website to see the images and gif mentioned today.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:16:03

Chapter 22 — Descent on a Dish Towel

Written by Rufus ·

2024/06/24

Rufus describes how mathematicians like to describe their work. Then we dive into the twenty second chapter of The Curve of Time, Descent on a Dish Towel , in which Saskia elaborates on her earlier description of neural nets while she and Mica have breakfast.To see the image in this chapter, check out Episode 22 on my website.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:10:38

Chapter 21 — Second Saskia

Written by Rufus ·

2024/06/17

Rufus muses on the value of following your dreams. Then we dive into the twenty-first chapter of The Curve of Time, Second Saskia, in which Saskia’s double starts life anew.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:11:22

Chapter 20 — Stuck in Bed

Written by Rufus ·

2024/06/10

Rufus considers the different natures of time. Then we dive into the twentieth chapter of The Curve of Time, Stuck in Bed, in which Mica grapples with the fact that Saskia really can slip in time, and Saskia grapples with how to get out of bed.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:12:07

Chapter 19 — Cat Drop

Written by Rufus ·

2024/06/03

Rufus examines the frailty of life. Then we dive into the nineteenth chapter of The Curve of Time, Cat Drop, in which Saskia tries taking another animal back through timeExplore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:14:47

Chapter 18 — Mica’s Kitchen

Written by Rufus ·

2024/05/27

Rufus waxes lyrical again about some of the prospects machine learning is likely to open up. Then we dive into the eighteenth chapter of The Curve of Time, Mica’s Kitchen, in which Saskia explains to Mica how a neural net works.Referenced in Rufus’ commentary were: — a blog post by Noah Smith— ChatGPT tutoring Sal Kahn’s child in trig— a fascinating interview with Reid Hoffman— Grant Sanderson’s lovely introduction to neural netsExplore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a

en

00:11:50

Chapter 17 — Roshambo

Written by Rufus ·

2024/05/20

Rufus describes the genesis of Roshambo Careens Off Script, his second novel. Then we dive into the seventeenth chapter of The Curve of Time, Roshambo , in which the Saskia’s grapple with who should get the date with Mica.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:11:04

Chapter 16 — Stop It

Written by Rufus ·

2024/05/13

Rufus talks about plot holes and where they fit into the reader-author relationship. Then we dive into the sixteenth chapter of The Curve of Time, Stop It , in which Saskia calls Mica out for telling Hugo about time travel.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:07:59

Chapter 15 — Cheat

Written by Rufus ·

2024/05/06

Rufus describes the connection between friends and time travel, and waxes lyrical about water. Then we dive into the fifteenth chapter of The Curve of Time, Cheat , in which one of the Saskia’s answers the knock at the front door.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

00:13:14

Chapter 14 — Emergent Phenomena

Written by Rufus ·

2024/04/29

Rufus describes his greatest hope for AI. Then we dive into the fourteenth chapter of The Curve of Time, Emergent Phenomena , in which Saskia returns to the present, and a disconcerting surprise.Explore more at www.writtenbyrufus.com where you can join in a discussion of this chapter at the bottom of the text version of this episode.

en

93 results

Similar Podcasts

وجوه من الـظل

Medi1 Podcast

Classic Radio Science Fiction

solgoodmedia.com

Daily Science Fiction Books

solgoodmedia.com

Time Traveler"s Radio

solgoodmedia.com

Galactic Sci-Fi Broadcasts

solgoodmedia.com