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Science Fiction

Science Fiction

By: Damien Walter
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 Join writer and storyteller Damien Walter on an exploration of the world as seen through a science fiction lens.Damien Walter Art Literary History & Criticism Science Fiction
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  • The Matrix is the movie the Matrix makes to keep you in the Matrix

    The Matrix is the movie the Matrix makes to keep you in the Matrix
    Feb 22 2026
    The best way to understand the broken, crazed, indulgent filmography of the Wachowski’s is as a quest to make the Matrix movie the Matrix would never make. Time. Is money. And in the cold unfeeling eyes of Hollywood a “movie” is just a business strategy to convert two hours of your time into shareholder value.Continue reading "The Matrix is the movie the Matrix makes to keep you in the Matrix"
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    42 mins
  • Star Trek ain’t woke. It’s corporate.

    Star Trek ain’t woke. It’s corporate.
    Jan 26 2026
    Get your COMMIE TREK tee here - https://damosays-shop.fourthwall.com Become a member of the Science Fiction community to continue the discussion Website - https://damiengwalter.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/DamienWalter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/324897304599197/ Subscribe to the Science Fiction podcast feed for long-form commentaries on these video essays https://damiengwalter.com/podcast/ Follow Damien on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/damiengwalter.com
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    22 mins
  • America forgot that Judge Dredd is a *satire* of fascism

    America forgot that Judge Dredd is a *satire* of fascism
    Jan 18 2026
    Get your PKD tee here - https://damosays-shop.fourthwall.com Become a member of the Science Fiction community to continue the discussion Website - https://damiengwalter.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/DamienWalter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/324897304599197/ Subscribe to the Science Fiction podcast feed for long-form commentaries on these video essays https://damiengwalter.com/podcast/ Follow Damien on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/damiengwalter.com
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    24 mins
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There are a lot if opinions about SciFi writing. People in general read the things that are comforting to read so that they can escape life for an hour or two. Good SciFi isn't really that... it requires thought, id say. This guy has made it his life's work, and he's pretty much one of the best out there at filling the common ground between reader and author. Definitely one to listen to whether you agree or not.

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