adactio / Jeremy Keith

Huffduffing since October 3rd, 2008 https://adactio.com

An Irish web developer living in Brighton, England working with Clearleft.

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  1. Starship Alexandria

    For our June 2026 episode of Starship Alexandria Adrian puts forward the book Piranesi by Susanna Clarke for Emma’s consideration.

     

    Other talking points: 

    The State of What the F Is Going On 

    The joy of found document sources 

    The Triangle of Information ™ 

    Two views of the nicest character in fiction 

    Analogues with dementia 

    Shadows on a cave wall 

    Psychic ideating communion(!) 

    One author enters, two classics leave 

    The ignorant unreliable narrator 

     

    Media Mentions: 

    Mythago Wood, novel by Robert Holdstock (and our coverage of it here:  

    The Magician’s Nephew, novel by CS Lewis 

    Red Dwarf TV series (very tangentially!) 

    Wayne’s World sketch series and movies dir. Penelope Spheeris 

    Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, novel by Susanna Clarke 

    The Life of Brian, movie dir. Terry Jones (also very tangentially!) 

    Planetfall series of novels by Emma Newman 

    Next month we look at Do You Dream of Terra Two? by Temi Oh

     

    Adrian’s music recommendation: Damnd Anthem’s cover of Muse’s Uprising   

     

    Emma’s latest writing is included in Creative Futures (Beyond and Within)  which was recently shortlisted for a BSFA Award 

    Adrian’s most recent book is the graphic novel Salvation’s Child    

    If you'd like to support the show, and get an additional monthly patrons-only episode, you can become a patron at   

    You can buy our official t-shirts and mugs at  

    Follow us at: 

    Emma: @emmanewman@bsky.social and   

    Adrian: @aptshadow.bsky.social and  

    https://starshipalexandria.com/episode-14-piranesi

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  3. 41: James Bridle—Questioning Machine Intelligence with Peter Bauman - Pocket Casts

    In this podcast episode, host Peter Bauman (Le Random's editor in chief) speaks with artist and writer James Bridle about what we actually mean when we say "intelligence." They discuss whether building our most powerful technologies around such a narrow version of it is a fundamental mistake.

    They also unpack author Bridle's argument from Ways of Being that intelligence has always been a political construct, and that contemporary AI represents a reduction of a reduction. The conversation moves through the three effects Bridle sees AI concretely producing right now: consolidation of power, environmental destruction, and a spreading ontological crisis.

    They end by widening to consciousness, ecological thinking, and what a genuinely non-human intelligence might actually require.

    It is one of the more skeptical conversations Le Random has hosted on AI, and one of the most clarifying. Enjoy!

    https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/le-random/af50a540-95e1-013c-14df-0aaaca51f149/41-james-bridlequestioning-machine-intelligence-with-peter-bauman/20097612-96bd-475b-8128-c8dab1f48d90

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  9. Episode 5: 3rd Place Books — Seattle — Liz Danzico — by Craig Mod

    Craig Mod in conversation with Liz Danzico at 3rd Place Books in Seattle, chatting for sixty-three minutes on May 13, 2025

    Liz Danzico — Vice President of Design at Microsoft and Founding Chair of the MFA Interaction Design Program at SVA in NYC — and Craig discuss his experiences walking Japan. He shares the impact walking has had on his life, including his immersive walks in the Japanese countryside and other parts of the world like the Camino de Santiago. Mod also delves into personal stories, such as his friendship with a childhood friend, Bryan, who was murdered shortly after graduation, and his complex relationship with his estranged father. He touches on the cultural nuances between Japan and other countries, the unexpected media attention he's received in Japan, and his philosophical approach to writing and creativity. The conversation also includes a 'fun' 'speed round' of questions about walking essentials and audience queries about his future writing plans and experiences with vipassana meditation.

    https://craigmod.com/books/things_become_other_things/tourpod/05-3rd_place_books-liz_danzico/

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  10. Episode 4: Booksmith — San Francisco — Robin Sloan — by Craig Mod

    Craig Mod in conversation with Robin Sloan at Booksmith in San Francisco, chatting for sixty-eight minutes on May 10, 2025

    Robin Sloan — bestselling author of 'Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore' and Fat Gold olive oil micro magnate — and Craig discuss his evolution as a writer, photographer, designer, and 'athlete,' diving deep into his creative processes, the significance of his walks, and his membership program. He recounts the impact of being rejected by the publishing industry and how that propelled him to find alternative ways to share his work, leading to the success of his membership program and his latest book, 'Things Become Other Things.' Mod also opens up about his adoption story and recent meeting with his birth mother, shedding light on how these personal experiences have influenced his work. The discussion is rich with insights on the value of craftsmanship, the importance of quiet and rest, and the dynamics of balancing solo and collaborative efforts in creative projects.

    https://craigmod.com/books/things_become_other_things/tourpod/04-booksmith-robin_sloan/

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