Entropy and Exposition! Ian M. Banks takes off his narratorial limitters and explains backstory at maximum power! Johnny and GSV, being careful readers, mostly know what's being discussed anyway! Join us in this thrilling one-part special!A link to today's text: http://www.vavatch.co.uk/books/banks/cultnote.htmThe referenced post by Eleizer Yudkowsky discussing The Culture: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/vwnSPgwtmLjvTK2Wa/amputation-of-destinyA huge thanks to Terminal Khaos Builders for providing all music used in this episode! Our opening theme is "Oh, they never lie," off the album "12 Views of Iain M. Banks's Culture." Check out their music here: https://terminalkhaosbuilders.bandcamp.com/music Come chat with us on our discord ( https://discord.gg/5RweN4Z ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit culturedswine.substack.com

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