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A candid view into the most dangerous algorithm of them all - the one that tells the truth. Visit programaudioseries.com/39-single-source-of-truth for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive epi...

When Earth’s original inhabitants return, humans need to learn to share the planet with their new friends. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusive stories, early access to ad-free regular episodes, and behind-the-scenes content, all for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa , spo...

Sample three more fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites: Absolutely No Adventures Remnants The World to Come Two other comedies mentioned: Spaceships Human-B-Gon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For centuries, humanity has been building monolithic structures known as the Cubes. Today, we finally get a glimpse into their construction - delivered by academic lecture and first hand account. Visit programaudioseries.com/37-contemporary-cube-theory/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Check out Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature at modesofthoughtpodcast.com for more pseu...

When a simulation discovers a way to copy itself and have people choose their reality, one man fights to keep his family together. Visit programaudioseries.com/36-hard-fork/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at a...

Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE to listen to this episode. You'll also get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine strangers are taken hostage. Some will be exchanged in a prisoner swap. Others will be sacrificed. They need to decide who will be who. Visit  programaudioseries.com/35-free-trial-period-I II for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Pro...

A collection of didactic micro stories from the far future. Presented with Decoders' commentary. Visit  programaudioseries.com/34-stories-of-denial-despair-and-devotion for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at a...

The question in the past was whether you believed in God. The question now is whether God believes in you. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusive stories, early access to ad-free regular episodes, and behind-the-scenes content, all for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

When a beloved System Administrator suddenly disappears, a poor stonemason embarks on a lifelong quest to preserve her memory. Visit  programaudioseries.com/32-all-unsaved-progress-will-be-lost/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Progr...

The good news is that God exists. The bad news is that He's a libertarian. Visit  programaudioseries.com/31-not-safe-for-work/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episod...

Sample three other fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites: Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature Wireland Ranch Gospels of the Flood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superman exists... And he's been through Guantanamo. Visit  programaudioseries.com/30-you-dont-have-sufficient-privileges-to-make-changes/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-excl...

Ambitious amusement park engineers take up the ultimate challenge - to assemble a roller coaster ride lasting for 5 days. Visit  programaudioseries.com/29-infinite-loop/  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes withoutrealtor.com for sponsoring this episode. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly up...

A woman who never met her father is invited to meet a simulation of him - discovering he’s not the dream dad she envisioned. Visit  programaudioseries.com/28-memory-leak  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgra...

Life is universe experiencing itself. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/27-in-the-blink-of-AI  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. This episode has been sponsored by Matterless . Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscrib...

Two autonomous vehicles about to crash and trying to decide which one is carrying passengers more worthy of salvation. Visit  programaudioseries.com/26-how-to-keep-device-drivers-from-crashing  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow P...

Facing an imminent calamity, an elderly Indigenous man shares his memories with an AI of a child. Visit  programaudioseries.com/25-planned-obsolescence/  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to...

In a society in which every move is tracked, an elderly couple is recording a message for their daughter who disappeared without a trace. Visit  programaudioseries.com/24-discreet-optimization  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Find Peak Salvation at peaksalvation.com Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly update...

A group of characters in a disintegrating simulation embark on a journey to the literal end of the world. Visit  programaudioseries.com/23-overclocking/  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to...

Humans are not alone in the universe - they’re just really unpleasant to be around. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusive stories, early access to ad-free regular episodes, and behind-the-scenes content, all for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Building fusion reactors and interplanetary spaceships is easy. What's hard is getting a permit from the local Planning and Housing Committee. Visit  programaudioseries.com/21-homepage-not-found/  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Take the quiz after listening to the episode at programaudioseries.com/quiz Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudio...

An online dating company invents the ultimate compatibility algorithm. One thousand years later there’s still a debate if it was a good idea. Visit  programaudioseries.com/20-cheat-code/  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Still hungry? Check out Midnight Burger for another tasty fiction podcast! Episode art by Carlos Da Costa , sponsored by Tim Franklin. Sponsor a fut...

In a world in which science is fostered by benevolent spirits, a scientist begins to question the existence of spirits, their benevolence, and the world. Visit  programaudioseries.com/19-abandonware  for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes Shock Clock  for sponsoring this episode! Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries...