Infinite Loops

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Devon Eriksen always wanted to be a writer. As a child, he was persuaded to abandon his aspirations in favor of a career in software engineering. Two decades later, he retired to finally fulfil his ambition to write imaginative hard-science fiction in the vein of authors like Asimov, Heinlein and Niven. He self-published his first novel, Theft of Fire, last year to an excellent reception.

Devon joins the show to discuss why his book incorporates alien technology, the role of patronage in the digital era, his unusual approach to obtaining feedback, and MUCH more!

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Centralization & Institutional Corruption
The Evolving Nature of Resource Constraints
Why Theft of Fire Features Alien Technology
The Musk Dynasty
Architects vs Gardeners
Editing, Feedback & Beta-Readers
Audience Capture & Disagreeableness
“Money is a measure of fu*ks given”
Patronage & Intellectual Property in the Digital Era
Permissionless Writing
How to Become a High-Agency Character
Devon as Emperor of the World
MORE!

Books and Articles Mentioned:

Theft of Fire; by Devon Eriksen
The Ultimate Resource; by Julian Simon
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress; by Robert A. Heinlein
The Population Bomb; by Paul R. Ehrlich
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance; by Robert M. Pirsig
The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It; by Will Storr

Devon Eriksen — Theft of Fire (EP. 206)

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