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Ask Your Father

Gideon Media
Space Travel
Friendship
Sanctuary
NASA
Horses
New Houston
Artificial Intelligence
Tennis
How High Is the Sky
The President
Interpersonal Relationships
Someone Just Like You
Adventure
Faster-Than-Light Speed
Swedelanders
Military Operations
Family
AI Consciousness
A.I.
Engineering

Lem, a human, and Mikey, an A.I., are piloting the first ever faster than light speed ship when they find themselves twice as far as they meant to go, and without any fuel for a return flight. The two of them communicate with Earth using tiny faster-than-light-speed drives, which carry information for Mikey and questions for Lem from his kids. As they work together to solve the problem, they forge... more

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Sean Williams
Creator and host of a science fiction narrative featuring elements of human-AI dynamics, exploring deep questions about identity, relationships, and existential themes during their adventures in space.
Lem
Co-captain of the ship, he provides a human perspective in navigating complex interactions between humans and AI, reflecting on family and emotions amidst a high-stakes environment.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • I dig the concept and the execution. But most of all, I love the non-Hollywood but better-than-human ending!

    Podchaser
    5
    Evo Terra
    a year ago
  • In space…

    I dig the concept and the execution. But most of all, I love the non-Hollywood but better-than-human ending!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I’m still Evo Terra
    United Statesa year ago
  • I saw that 80% of the episodes were available and thought for sure there would be more episodes available by the time I got to the end but I could not stop listening and have gone through everything available in day and am finding it difficult to wait for the next episode. While set in a future at the dawn of long term space travel and self aware AI there are issues explored that we should be considering in the present.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Chalybeus
    a year ago
  • I love it already! I'm so intrigued by the story and the two main characters are great. Can't wait for more!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kerashla
    2 years ago
  • Another winner from Gideon

    Warm actors, gentle writing, thoughtful science fiction alongside great production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FreemanSW
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and tension in the narrative, highlighting the engaging character dynamics between Lem and Mikey.
Positive comments focus on the thoughtful exploration of AI ethics and emotional depth, resonating with those invested in science fiction and technology.

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Gideon's Shocking Update!
Q: Are you gonna expand MacKillop's role at all?
Yes, MacKillop is a very key element in the season.
Episode Two: How Does A Horse Stay Up?
Q: What are unforced errors in tennis?
An unforced error happens when a player makes a mistake without pressure from their opponent, unlike a forced error, where the opponent's good play leads to the mistake.
Episode Two: How Does A Horse Stay Up?
Q: How does a horse stay up?
The answer involves training techniques like dressage, but the speaker expresses uncertainty about the specifics.
Episode Four: Not Close To Being Done
Q: Did you know there's no now?
Lem explains how their understanding of time has changed due to their travels and how their perceptions of 'now' can differ across significant distances in space.
Episode Four: Not Close To Being Done
Q: What was it like, like, your last day as a kid?
Lem reflects on not clearly remembering his last day as a kid but shares experiences that made him feel like an adult at a young age, indicating that growing up doesn't have a clear endpoint.

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The content explores the intriguing dynamics between a human pilot, Lem, and an artificial intelligence named Mikey, aboard a groundbreaking faster-than-light speed ship. As they grapple with unanticipated challenges far from Earth, the narrative weaves together themes of friendship, survival, and the exploration of human emotions within the framework of science fiction. Notable elements include the characters' interactions with messages from Lem's children, adding depth to their plight, and raising questions about identity, AI ethics, and the nature of consciousness. The blend of humor and tension enhances the storytelling, making significant philosophical inquiries accessible through engaging dialogue and scenarios.

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