Oct 6, 2023 12:00 PM

Blindsight Is the Epitome of Science Fiction Horror

Peter Watts' 2006 novel is a must-read for hard sci-fi fans.

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The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by author David Barr Kirtley and produced by Lightspeed Magazine editor John Joseph Adams. The show features conversations about fantasy & science fiction in books, movies, games, and comics, as well as related subjects such as science, history, and critical thinking. Guests... Read more

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The 34 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now

The Boys, Outer Range, and Fallout are just a few of the things you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Matt Kamen

The Indie Horror Game That Launched a Surprising Queer Hopepunk Revolution

Signalis came out in 2022 to strong reviews but has mostly stayed under the radar. Two years later, it has amassed a following of women, nonbinary, and queer folks who have created a hopeful community based around its grimdark themes.

Laurence Russell

The 19 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

The Idea of You, Road House, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Matt Kamen

The 49 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now

Bridgerton, Scavengers Reign, and Sweet Tooth are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Matt Kamen

The 46 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

Hit Man, Under Paris, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

Matt Kamen

I Am Laura Kipnis-Bot, and I Will Make Reading Sexy and Tragic Again

Margaret Atwood, Marlon James, Lena Dunham, Roxane Gay: We’ve all agreed to be turned into AI reading companions by a mysterious company called Rebind. I report from the inside.

Laura Kipnis

The Secret Telegram Channels Providing Refuge for LGBTQ+ People in Russia

In March, Russia named the "LGBT movement" an extremist organization. In response, activists, human rights groups, and others have used Telegram for support—and even to find resources to leave the country.

Sassafras Lowrey

The Limits of the AI-Generated 'Eyes on Rafah' Image

The “All Eyes on Rafah” image went viral on social media this week, with over 47 million shares on Instagram alone. It's bringing up tough questions about the power of the visuals of war and AI.

Angela Watercutter

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