Pluralistic: Theodora Goss's 'Letters From an Imaginary Country' (11 Nov 2025)

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Theodora Goss's 'Letters From an Imaginary Country': Short stories so expertly spun you'll hardly know you've been ensnared.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: "Agent To the Stars"; Smart TV spying; 3D printing and the law; Google open sources AI; Microchip "dark matter."
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: The Brave Little Toaster (08 Jan 2025)

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The Brave Little Toaster: Gen AI in your appliances was a warning, not a pitch deck.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2005, 2015, 2020, 2024.
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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