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CounterturnDark Sods of the Moon | Jonathan CraigNelson and Jonathan continue their discussion of J. G. Ballard's novel 'Crash'. Pink Floyd get a mention, and Jonathan exposes for the whole world, one of Nelson's most closely guarded secrets. Now you're interested. The music was composed and performed specially for these episodes by Jonathan Craig.2023-04-1254 minCounterturnCrash | Jonathan CraigIn 1973, J. G. Ballard published 'Crash', an orgy of a novel, which made an aesthetics of sex and violence. In what Ballard called an 'extreme metaphor', the car crash became the culmination of orgasm, celebrity worship, and nihilistic longing. Yes, well, quite. Who better to discuss this distasteful blemish on literature, than with writer and old friend, Jonathan Craig, with whom Nelson recorded the first episode of Counterturn, all those months ago. The novel can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=crash+ballard&crid=3MTVTFDJNAB47&sprefix=crash+ballar%2Caps%2C464&ref...2023-03-2949 minCounterturnHumanism, and the Value of Science Fiction | Jonathan CraigIn this episode, Nelson talks to Jonathan Craig about Science Fiction, and whether it has literary value. Jonathan is a writer, policy advisor, accessibility consultant, and the former editor of Blind Citizen's News. He was an artistic advisor for Convergence: a speculative game about climate emergency. The theme song is 'Zaftik' and was composed and performed by Nelson Rufatt. Books and Other Pieces that were Mentioned 1) “Ian McEwan: ‘Who’s going to write the algorithm for the little white lie?’” By Tim Adams The Guardian, April 2019 https...2022-03-191h 51