Why We Ignore What We Know Is Right (And How Sci-Fi Exposes It)

Award-winning sci-fi writer Lance Robinson joins the show to talk about the uncomfortable truth at the heart of his stories: humans often know what to do—but don’t do it. Through fascinating concepts like nomadic planets and environmental collapse, this episode blends storytelling, psychology, and creativity into a conversation that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.

The conversation covers the Writers of the Future workshop in Los Angeles and the supportive community of writers that the program fosters. It also highlights the exchange of feedback and critique among writers.

Takeaways

• Writers of the Future workshop in Los Angeles
• Supportive community of writers

Chapters

• 00:00 Writers of the Future Workshop in Los Angeles

The conversation delves into the concept of tidally locked planets in science fiction and the challenges of living on such planets. It explores the premise of a tidally locked planet, the revelation about the planet's rotation, and the challenges faced by the characters living on the planet. Additionally, it discusses the possibilities of new world building in the context of such planets.

Takeaways

• Tidally locked planets in science fiction
• Challenges of living on a tidally locked planet

Chapters

• 00:00 Tidally Locked Planets in Science Fiction