2001: A Space Podyssey

Episode 26 - ”O Deep Thought”

What with the current global A.I. situation and the open letter calling for a "pause" while we examine this "existential threat to humanity" signed by hundreds of the world's preeminent computer scientists, it's easy to feel like Chicken Little and freak out.
So we did. But we're also shining a light through the darkness this week and finding hope for humanity and the future.
From Descartes to Locke to Kierkegaard, Merleau-Ponty to Heidegger, being a person means different things. But thanks to a little help from Ifeanyi Menkiti, Jonathan Miller and Peter Ustinov, we discover that the key to our future and the cure for the disaffected may be each other.
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Episode 25 - Digital Tears

"Does HAL cry digital tears?" That's the question this week, as well as the article by Rosalind W. Picard from the book "HAL's Legacy : 2001ʹs Computer As Dream And Reality" edited by David G. Stork.
How much can he feel? How real are those feelings? How real are our feelings, and what's the difference? It's a whirlwind of emotions, calculations and implications as Dave kills/deactivates/lobotomizes HAL.
Plus: the truth about the Bush Baby!
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Episode 24 - STAR WARS: A Space Odyssey - Week 4!

"The Unauthorized Return of the Jedi Timeline" by Justin Berger and Jamie Benning has arrived, and what a treasure! Aye, thar be call sheets, matey!
We're back from Earth with our loot from ICCCon 2023 and wrapping up our Star Wars series with a focus on the costume work of John Mollo from "Barry Lyndon" to Ben Kenobi, and the directing process, from Mary Elizabeth McGlynn to Kerhsner and Kubrick.
Plus, more Colin Cantwell, and is Dave Bowman technically an alien?
This Week In Science: futility is bad for your health.
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"Star Wars" directed by Stanley Kubrick?
"2001" directed by George Lucas?
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Episode 23 - STAR WARS: A Space Odyssey - Week 3!

Deep in convention mode, we're talking about the evocative orchestral music, the mythological framework of both films, and more of the crossover of talent between a galaxy far, far away and the worlds of Kubrick and Clarke.
Turing the spotlight on the essential contributions of John Williams, Joseph Campbell, Richard Edlund, and Garrett Brown. And for some reason, it's the first time "The Matrix" has come up (which, it turns out, is based on a Droids cartoon). 
Plus: conclusive PROOF that "2001" and "Star Wars" share the same universe!
Featuring the voices of Dennis Muren, George Lucas, Camille Paglia, Bill Moyers, Joseph Campbell, Doug Chiang, Richard Edlund, and Harrison Ford.
Horizon (1985) How To Film The Impossible
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick. d. Gary Leva (2007). Leva Film Works, Warner Bros. Entertainment.
Making Of A Myth. d. Paul Joyce (1998). ACF Productions/Lucida Productions.
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth  Ep. 1
Doug Chiang - Star Wars CELEBRATION - Designing Kenobi and The Mandalorian
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
Vision Of A Future Passed. d. Gary Leva (2007). Warner Bros. Entertainment.
The Making of The Temple of Doom | Indiana Jones Behind the Scenes
Outland (1981) Official Trailer - Sean Connery, Peter Boyle
Deodato. "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - Prelude, CTI Records, 1973.
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ICCCon Dispatch 3: John Rhys-Davies on the Dawn of Humanity

We sit in awe as Sallah himself, the great John Rhys-Davies, talks about the origins of our species and the debt we owe our ancestors, and gives an impassioned plea for human rights.
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ICCCon Dispatch 2: NASA-JPL Science Ambassador Chuck Schlemm on 2001: A Space Odyssey and the Future of Space Travel

An inspiring conversation with Chuck Schlemm, NASA & JPL Science Ambassador about the state of technology in space flight today and plans for the future, the inspiration of science fiction, and how we could build the spacecraft of 2001 in the next 30 years!
 
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ICCCon Dispatch 1: Mary Elizabeth McGlynn on Directing with Steve Blum (Star Wars: Rebels, Cowboy Bebop, so much more!)

We launch and finally land at ICCCon! Helicopters, kendo sabers, ghostface samurai, and giant milk cartons! We thought we'd seen it all before Chopper attacked Wes... This place is wild!
Plus: in this panel Brad gets the best, most succinct directing advice ever from Mary Elizabeth McGlynn with Steve Blum!
 
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Episode 22 - STAR WARS: A Space Odyssey - Week 2!

Off to ICCCon! We're so excited, we can't stop talking about Stuart Freeborn's creature work in 2001 & STAR WARS, from apes to ewoks, wookiees to [insert mystery YODA species]. 
It's the Strangelove Connection with DP Gil Taylor's comparison of Stanley and George, and the Kubrickian origins of Vader with David Prowse and James Earl Jones! By the way, is the Log Lady from Endor?
Plus: "Congo" kid's meals, mail-in HAL decoder rings, and tiny plastic crustless ham sandwiches.
Featuring the voices of Dennis Muren, George Lucas, Arthur C. Clarke, Dan Richter, Keith Denny, Colin Arthur, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt, Stuart Freeborn, Frank Oz, Irvin Kershner, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Gilbert Taylor, Steven Spielberg, Jude Law, and David Lynch.
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick. d. Gary Leva (2007). Leva Film Works, Warner Bros. Entertainment.
The Making of "2010: The Year We Make Contact"
Making Of A Myth. d. Paul Joyce (1998). ACF Productions/Lucida Productions.
2001 : Keir Dullea & Dan Richter Q&A at Chiller Theatre (2018)
The magic of handmade special effects | Colin Arthur | TEDxMadrid
The Two Ronnies The Confusing Library
Peter Mayhew - Oprah Interview Clip - Let The Wookie Win - Big Hands
Star Wars Classic Creatures Return of the Jedi May 19, (1984) Complete Unedited Broadcast
George Lucas - Return of the Jedi Commentary #1
The Empire Strikes Back: Behind the Scenes - MAKING YODA (Stuart Freeborn Interview 1979)
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
George Lucas and Irvin Kershner Discuss Yoda #shorts
40 Years of Return of the Jedi Panel | Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2023
Star Wars: rare behind the scenes "The Empire Strikes Back"
David Prowse, "One-take Kubrick"
1980 Star Wars Dave Prowse Empire Interview for the Clapper Board show
James Earl Jones On Playing Darth Vader
Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'
The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark | Indiana Jones Behind the Scenes
David Lynch Meets George Lucas
Deodato. "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - Prelude, CTI Records, 1973.
 
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Episode 21 - STAR WARS: A Space Odyssey - Week 1!

We're headed to ICCCon! To celebrate we're exploring the ties between the two most landmark motion pictures of all time. This week we're focusing on not only 2001's influence on George Lucas in conceiving STAR WARS, but also the influence on other key members of the crew soon to be legends themselves, and the crossover of legendary artists who worked on both!
Plus: Marcia is full of beans, Mayhew's magnetic meat jaws, and how to launch an astromech in a large condom.
Featuring the voices of George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Steven Spielberg, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Dan O'Bannon, Caleb Deschanel, Ron Howard, John Dykstra, Joe Johnston, Lorne Peterson, Brian Johnson, Stuart Freeborn, Colin Arthur, Peter Mayhew, and Neil Scanlan.
Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back: SP FX 1980 Documentary
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick. d. Gary Leva (2007). Leva Film Works, Warner Bros. Entertainment.
Light & Magic. d. Lawrence Kasdan (2022). Lucasfilm, Imagine Entertainment.
George Lucas on the impact of Star Wars with Christopher Nolan
BBC Omnibus Documentary: A Long Time Ago - The Story of Star Wars (1999)
From Star Wars to Jedi The Making of a Saga HD
Star Wars The Force Awakens: Crafting Creatures Featurette
Star Wars Episode III: Chewbacca Costume Featurette
Star Wars Episode IV: X-Wing Fighter Concept And Final Models Featurette
Star Wars Episode IV: Y-Wing Fighter Model Featurette
Star Wars Episode IV: TIE Fighter Concept And Final Models Featurette
Make Up Artist Stuart Freeborn Interview
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
The magic of handmade special effects | Colin Arthur | TEDxMadrid
Space:1999 - Brian Johnson Interview - RAF Cosford Nov 2012
Making Of A Myth. d. Paul Joyce (1998). ACF Productions/Lucida Productions.
Anthony Daniels 40 Years with Threepio Panel - Star Wars Celebration 2017 Orlando
Deodato. "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - Prelude, CTI Records, 1973.
 
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Episode 20 - Judgment Day

All rise! Court's in session as we the judges and you the jury examine all the evidence. The definitions of guilt, insanity, and conscience both to people and PCs. Is HAL technically a person anyway?
And does premeditated murder imply the same morality for computers or is it just another move on the chessboard? Let us know your verdict @spacepodyssey on Twitter, @spacepodyssey on Facebook, or spacepodyssey2001@gmail.com
Plus: heuristic learning,  farting filepaths, and digital tongues.
This Week In Science: the new A.I.-created beer, Beck's Autonomous.
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