Podcast Androids And Assets

We are joined by Candace and Charis of Adventures in Ideology to discuss “Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” from season 3. Equilibrium Jadzia Dax is vaguely remembering things that never happened and the Dax symbiont is beginning to die. The crew must take her to the Trill home world for gaslighting and reluctant medical treatment. Second … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits—”Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” Ft. Adventures in Ideology" The post Emissaries of Profits—”Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” Ft. Adventures in Ideology appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Lapsis is a 2020 movie from Noah Hutton that takes on the gig work economy. It is timely and dark. There are many ideas in Lapsis and we picked out labour organizing and monopolies. We cannot recommend you seeing this movie strongly enough. The post Lapsis: The Amazon Warehouse but for Walking appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Return guest and guy who has seen Star Wars, Justin, joins us to review Star Wars Clone Wars the Clovis Arc. We dissect the Galactic republic’s monetary policy and why we should nationalize the banks. The post A Fiscal Crisis in the Republic appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Qapla’ friend. You look cold and weary… step inside, rest your old bones, have some Gagh and Blood Wine. Look into my deep set eyes and I will tell you the tale of this grand old house. These days they call it House Grilka, but way back they called it the House… of Quark! The post Emissaries of Profits – House of Quark appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Return guest James D’Amato is back to resolve the question of currency on Campaign Skyjacks. So man the rigging and secure lines because we are headed into the sky. Stay till the end for a special insight into the future of 2021, as James draws a luminary to reveal what lays ahead. Errata The Traitor … Continue reading "Brokerage and Banditry in Conversation with James D’Amato" The post Brokerage and Banditry in Conversation with James D’Amato appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We’ve reached the end of season 2 and that means the Dominion is a thing! We’re covering the final episode of season 2 and the first two of season three. It’s all about the Dominion and remembering where Odo came from. The post Emissaries of Profits—The Dominion Introduction Arc appeared first on Androids and Assets.

In an experimental episode Marshall and Stephen break down the cost of the destruction of the MCRN Donnager in James S.A. Corey’s The Expanse and what that can tell us about the future of naval warfare and planetary governance. The post The Cost of the Martian Military Industrial Complex appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Consulting legal eagles from the Hugo, Girl! help us break down the Cardassian court system as we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine‘s “Tribunal”. Season 2, episode 25. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Tribunal” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Comradery is a worker coop building for the future. It feels like science fiction but it’s fact. We’re super excited about it and invited Ty from Comradery to tell us more about it. Works Mentioned A Canticle for Leibowitz – Walter M. Miller Jr. Consider Phlebas – Ian Banks Small Gods – Terry Pratchett Fallout … Continue reading "Funding the Future with Comradery" The post Funding the Future with Comradery appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Vedek Bareil is running for Kai of Bajor but our favourite villain, Vedek Winn, sows doubt about his suitability and encourages Kira to look into his past. Kira discovers that the man she loves may have been responsible for the death of 43 Bajoran freedom fighters. Referenced Video What is Gold-Pressed Latinum worth? by EC … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits — “The Collaborator”" The post Emissaries of Profits — “The Collaborator” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons took the world by storm in 2020 and continues to be a cultural touchstone. One question that gets asked over and over is whether Tom Nook is a man of the people or an oppressive capitalist exploiting your labour? We are joined this week by Kateryna Barnes to discuss the world … Continue reading "Capital Crossing: New Horizons ft. Kat" The post Capital Crossing: New Horizons ft. Kat appeared first on Androids and Assets.

In “The Wire” Bashir and Garak explore the intricacies of addiction and effective methods for treatment. In “Crossover” we are subjected to the first mirror universe episode of Deep Space Nine. Kira and Bashir accidentally visit the mirror universe and change the course of history in an alternate world. Here’s the link to our conversation … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits – “The Wire” and “Crossover”" The post Emissaries of Profits – “The Wire” and “Crossover” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Androids and Assets teams up with The Hugo Girl Podcast to review the 2018 novel The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal. The post Pareto Optimizing Stars with Hugo, Girl! appeared first on Androids and Assets.

The scientific application of Gun Smoke Theory (GST) is transforming the field of DS9 studies. Join us as we sit down with GST luminary and Steve’s Dad, Alan, to analyze The Maquis Parts 1 and 2. The post EOP-The Maquis Part 1 and 2 Ft. Alan appeared first on Androids and Assets.

A special Christmas Episode of Androids and Assets where the boys and special guest Candace talk about the reason for the season, struggling against empire. We also recommend: Divine Intervention (2002) Dir Elia Sulieman The post Children of Men AKA Christmas in Palestine with Candace appeared first on Androids and Assets.

C.S. Malerich joins us to talk about her novella, The Factory Witches of Lowell, a story about an early unionization effort that gets a magical boost. The most important part of the struggle, though, is still solidarity. You can get The Factory of Witches of Lowell through our Bookshop affiliate link, we get a small … Continue reading "Weaving Solidarity, In Conversation with C.S. Malerich" The post Weaving Solidarity, In Conversation with C.S. Malerich appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We talk about Season 2 episode 18 and 19 “Profit and Loss” and “Blood Oath”. Both episodes are about being a bro: what obligations do you have to other people and how do those obligations act as incentives? We also have our inaugural segment “Hey Fellas” where we talk to our bros and provide important … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits — “Profit and Loss” and “Blood Oath”" The post Emissaries of Profits — “Profit and Loss” and “Blood Oath” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

This week we have two episodes, one spiritual essence. A journey into the existential horror of two people, and the healing power of sweet Crude Oil. The boys sit down to review Season 2 Ep 15 and 16 of Deep Space Nine. The post Emissaries of Profits – Paradise and Shadowplay appeared first on Androids and Assets.

The Androids and Assets team sits down with journalist Paris Marx of Tech Won’t Save Us to talk about the ongoing struggle for the future of technology and by extension the future of humanity. Follow Paris and Tech Won’t Save Us on Twitter. Errata Paris has written articles on this topic and a few are … Continue reading "Partially Automated Comfort Communism, In Conversation with Paris Marx" The post Partially Automated Comfort Communism, In Conversation with Paris Marx appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Our good friend Evan, from Kino Lefter, joins us to discuss “Whispers”. O’Brien senses something is wrong on Deep Space Nine when the crew and his family begin acting strangely around him after he returns from a mission. As he unravels the mystery he finds even senior Starfleet officers are lying to keep secrets from … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits — Whispers ft. Evan" The post Emissaries of Profits — Whispers ft. Evan appeared first on Androids and Assets.