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But humans are still humans and remain both honorable and not so honorable; some with high ideals and others with very low ones indeed. So why hasn't war occurred in several centuries among the hundreds of planets? Has man really changed? Not on your life it hasn't! Read how science has given man peace but at what cost?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27605</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aaeecda4c1830d290d873401d63b5953.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Giphantia-Charles-François Tiphaigne de La Roche</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/giphantia-charles-francois-tiphaigne-de-la-roche--74177805</link><description><![CDATA[The human race has reached the stars, colonized many planets and done amazing things in all areas of scientific progress. 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Read how science has given man peace but at what cost?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74131402</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:03:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74131402/raiders_of_the_universes_donald_wandrei.mp3" length="30125670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harry Harrison</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The human race has reached the stars, colonized many planets and done amazing things in all areas of scientific progress. But humans are still humans and remain both honorable and not so honorable; some with high ideals and others with very low ones...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The human race has reached the stars, colonized many planets and done amazing things in all areas of scientific progress. But humans are still humans and remain both honorable and not so honorable; some with high ideals and others with very low ones indeed. 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Laumer's insightful narrative resonates with timeless questions about humanity's place in the cosmos, making it a compelling listen for anyone grappling with their own beliefs and aspirations. With its rich philosophical undertones and engaging storytelling, Greylorn remains a significant work that invites contemplation and discussion in today's fast-paced world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73407808</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:16:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73407808/greylorn_keith_laumer.mp3" length="63515597" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harry Harrison</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greylorn by Keith Laumer is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, purpose, and the quest for understanding in an ever-changing universe. As the protagonist navigates a world filled with challenges and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greylorn by Keith Laumer is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, purpose, and the quest for understanding in an ever-changing universe. As the protagonist navigates a world filled with challenges and existential questions, listeners will find themselves reflecting on their own lives and the search for meaning. Laumer's insightful narrative resonates with timeless questions about humanity's place in the cosmos, making it a compelling listen for anyone grappling with their own beliefs and aspirations. With its rich philosophical undertones and engaging storytelling, Greylorn remains a significant work that invites contemplation and discussion in today's fast-paced world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aaeecda4c1830d290d873401d63b5953.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>K-Factor - Harry Harrison</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/k-factor-harry-harrison--72791605</link><description><![CDATA[The human race has reached the stars, colonized many planets and done amazing things in all areas of scientific progress. But humans are still humans and remain both honorable and not so honorable; some with high ideals and others with very low ones indeed. So why hasn't war occurred in several centuries among the hundreds of planets? Has man really changed? Not on your life it hasn't! Read how science has given man peace but at what cost?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72791605</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:26:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72791605/k_factor_harry_harrison.mp3" length="30172098" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ed09e91-8e90-4ab4-9eee-6b2f7fd88ecd/7ed09e91-8e90-4ab4-9eee-6b2f7fd88ecd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ed09e91-8e90-4ab4-9eee-6b2f7fd88ecd/7ed09e91-8e90-4ab4-9eee-6b2f7fd88ecd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ed09e91-8e90-4ab4-9eee-6b2f7fd88ecd/7ed09e91-8e90-4ab4-9eee-6b2f7fd88ecd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Harry Harrison</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The human race has reached the stars, colonized many planets and done amazing things in all areas of scientific progress. 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Read how science has given man peace but at what cost?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3772</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>colonized,cost,factor,harrison,hasn,honorable,humans,ideals,planets,science</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aaeecda4c1830d290d873401d63b5953.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
