A French-language Canadian newsletter that pairs a science-fiction film club (starting with Metropolis, 1927) with a critical press review focused on tech and techno-fascism, notably Palantir. Readers get film discussion prompts and sharp, opinionated commentary on AI and tech power with a Quebec and Canada angle.
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Contreforme is a literary newsletter by Thibault Malfoy offering essays on reading, writing and the craft of imagination, with close readings of contemporary and classic novels. Readers get thoughtful analysis of authors such as Rachel Cusk, John Harrison and Tanizaki, plus advice on how writers can leave room for the reader's imagination.
Polytropolis is a personal essay newsletter by a philosopher of mind who writes about AI consciousness, moral status of machines, and related philosophy, with digressions into games and science fiction. Readers get careful, opinionated arguments engaging with current debates and with fiction such as Ted Chiang's work.
Short literary science fiction stories set in a near-future city where a coordinating system called Continuum smooths daily life. Each issue follows ordinary people dealing with grief, disaster and loss in the gaps that frictionless systems leave.
Droids&Druids is a Spanish cultural association's newsletter about fantasy and science fiction writing, with essays on narrative craft and interviews with authors. Readers get practical writing techniques, creative prompts and conversations with genre writers.
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