Episode #437

Scott Sigler

· 14 books mentioned

Books mentioned

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Scott Sigler is an American author of science fiction and horror, including Nocturnal, Ancestor, Infected, and Contagious. He and Joe Rogan discuss his writing process, book-to-screen adaptations, disciplined revision, publishing, animal intelligence, artificial intelligence, corporate power, technological wealth, and the possible future of humanity.

What they talked about

  • Scott Sigler's book tour dates in Texas
  • Google's power and potential for AI takeover
  • Robots making copies of themselves and human redundancy
  • Evolution of camouflage in butterflies and caterpillars
  • Orca hunting techniques and nature's cruelty
  • Cuttlefish communication through skin patterns
  • Writing process and overcoming creative blocks
  • Stephen King's Doctor Sleep and editing differences

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