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Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2) by Martha Wells I Ch. 5-9

May 8, 2025 · 51 min

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Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Artificial Condition by Martha Wells. They discuss Murderbot's trauma on Ganaka Pit and how the bot's fears could be interpreted through Adlerian psychology.

(00:00) Intro
(03:11) Chapter Summaries
(10:55) Our Impressions
(21:43) Adlerian Psychology
(33:53) The Nature of Fear
(39:17) Is Fear Necessary?
(43:55) Final Ratings
(46:26) Up Next & Goodbye