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A science fiction anthology set in a future in which Money, State, and God became fused into a single entity called the Program. Each episode is a self-contained story focusing on ordinary people inhabiting this extraordinary world.
Best rated episodes include "White Algorithm's burden" (true crime), "Four ways to stop your system from freezing" (drama), "Contemporary Cube Theory" (academic lecture), "How to keep device drivers from crashing" (comedy), "Overclocking" (adventure), and "All unsaved progress will be lost" (alternate history).
New episodes take time but are coming out regularly. Speed up the process by becoming a supporter at patreon.com/programaudioseries to listen ad-free and get subscriber-exclusive episodes (including a behind-the-scenes companion series). Visit programaudioseries.com for more info.
Our current favourite review: "The Program is more than an audio drama ("radio drama" if you're old school) - it’s a thought experiment examining the tradeoffs between different economic and political systems (capitalism, socialism, communism, hybrid models) challenging the listener with an uncomfortable question: Would you rather live in a free society, or a fair one? The show uses speculative sociology to blur the line between utopia and dystopia, making listeners question their own reality (literally - some stories are set in a simulation). But for all its big ideas, the series never forgets the emotional core that makes it resonate. This is smart, grounded, slice-of-life sci-fi in the tradition of Octavia Butler, Ursula K. Le Guin, Ted Chiang, and Black Mirror - and all hail the algorithm that recommended it!"
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Single source of truth
A candid view into the most dangerous algorithm of them all - the one that tells the truth. Visit http://programaudioseries.com/39-single-source-of-truth for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https
[INTRO] Jakob's notebook: The Promised Planet
When Earth’s original inhabitants return, humans need to learn to share the planet with their new friends. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries to
The Program Shows of Accolade: Absolutely No Adventures, Remnants & The World to Come
Sample three more fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites: Absolutely No Adventures (https://noadventurespod.com/) Remnants (https://hangingsloth
[UNLOCKED] Decompiling The Program: Contemporary Cube Theory + BIG NEWS
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Contemporary Cube Theory
For centuries, humanity has been building monolithic structures known as the Cubes. Today, we finally get a glimpse into their construction - delivered by academic lecture and first hand account. Visit http://programaudioseries.com/37-conte
Hard fork
When a simulation discovers a way to copy itself and have people choose their reality, one man fights to keep his family together. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/36-hard-fork/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join
Random number generator [FREE bonus episode]
Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE to listen to this episode. You'll also get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusi
Free trial period
Nine strangers are taken hostage. Some will be exchanged in a prisoner swap. Others will be sacrificed. They need to decide who will be who. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/35-free-trial-period-III/II (https://programaudioseries.com/35
Stories of Denial, Despair, and Devotion
A collection of didactic micro stories from the far future. Presented with Decoders' commentary. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/34-stories-of-denial-despair-and-devotion for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the s
[INTRO] Software end of life
The question in the past was whether you believed in God. The question now is whether God believes in you. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries to
All unsaved progress will be lost
When a beloved System Administrator suddenly disappears, a poor stonemason embarks on a lifelong quest to preserve her memory. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/32-all-unsaved-progress-will-be-lost/ for full transcript, credits, and list
Not safe for work
The good news is that God exists. The bad news is that He's a libertarian. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/31-not-safe-for-work/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/p
The Program Shows of Accolade: Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature, Wireland Ranch & Gospels of the Flood
Sample three other fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites: Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature (https://modesofthoughtpodcast.com/) Wireland
You don't have sufficient privileges to make changes
Superman exists... And he's been through Guantanamo. Visit programaudioseries.com/30-you-dont-have-sufficient-privileges-to-make-changes/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.c
Infinite loop
Ambitious amusement park engineers take up the ultimate challenge - to assemble a roller coaster ride lasting for 5 days. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/29-infinite-loop/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Progr
Memory leak
A woman who never met her father is invited to meet a simulation of him - discovering he’s not the dream dad she envisioned. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/28-memory-leak for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the
In the blink of A.I.
Life is universe experiencing itself. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/27-in-the-blink-of-AI for full transcript, credits, and list of references. This episode has been sponsored by Matterless (https://linktr.ee/matterlessar). Join the
How to keep device drivers from crashing
Two autonomous vehicles about to crash and trying to decide which one is carrying passengers more worthy of salvation. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/26-how-to-keep-device-drivers-from-crashing for full transcript, credits, and list o
Planned obsolescence
Facing an imminent calamity, an elderly Indigenous man shares his memories with an AI of a child. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/25-planned-obsolescence/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at
Discreet optimization
In a society in which every move is tracked, an elderly couple is recording a message for their daughter who disappeared without a trace. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/24-discreet-optimization for full transcript, credits, and list o
Overclocking
A group of characters in a disintegrating simulation embark on a journey to the literal end of the world. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/23-overclocking for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at
[INTRO] Jakob’s notebook: Antivirus solutions for home and business
Humans are not alone in the universe - they’re just really unpleasant to be around. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusi
Homepage not found
Building fusion reactors and interplanetary spaceships is easy. What's hard is getting a permit from the local Planning and Housing Committee. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/21-homepage-not-found/ for full transcript, credits, and lis
Cheat code
An online dating company invents the ultimate compatibility algorithm. One thousand years later there’s still a debate if it was a good idea. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/20-cheat-code/ for full transcript, credits, and list of refe
Abandonware
In a world in which science is fostered by benevolent spirits, a scientist begins to question the existence of spirits, their benevolence, and the world. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/19-abandonware/ for full transcript, credits, and
Killer app
A police statement of [REDACTED] social media moderator after committing a crime witnessed by 1.8 billion people. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/18-killer-app/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes
Create, Read, Update, Delete
A computer programmer hacks his way into a parallel simulation, allowing him to conduct the ultimate A/B test. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/17-create-read-update-delete/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Prog
Force eject
When the most intelligent AI in existence starts building an even more intelligent AI, people need to decide whether to trust it or turn it off. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/16-force-eject for full transcript, credits, and list of r
What you see is what you get
A boy and a girl come across a laptop that calculates the optimal life path… And realize they need to leave each other to make it happen. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/15-what-you-see-is-what-you-get/ for full transcript, credits, an
More parrot than predator
Some people believe God created Himself. Others are of the opinion He was created by a junior dev and a mid-level manager. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/14-more-parrot-than-predator/ for full transcript, credits, and list of referenc
