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His Master's Voice

His Master's Voice

By: Randall Garrett
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Explore the intricate relationship between humanity and technology in "His Master's Voice," where the complexities of control, autonomy, and the nature of existence take center stage. This podcast delves into the profound questions surrounding artificial intelligence and the ethical dilemmas that arise as machines become increasingly sentient. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that examines themes of mastery and obedience, inviting listeners to reflect on what it means to be human in a world where the lines between creator and creation blur. The rotating collection offers a diverse array of narratives, each presenting unique explorations of power dynamics and the consequences of technological advancement. Join us in this thought-provoking journey through literature that challenges our understanding of agency, responsibility, and the very essence of life. Discover a new book with every episode and engage with the profound questions that shape our future.Copyright Science Fiction Genre Art Literary History & Criticism Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Greylorn-Keith Laumer

    Greylorn-Keith Laumer
    Aug 23 2026
    This is a follow up story to Randal Garrett's original story, A Spaceship Named McGyer. The intrepid protagonist, now that he has become the completely unintended and unwilling master of the robot spaceship McGyer, is called in by the owners, very reluctantly. to see if he can help their experts fix the problem. Since he is the only human McGyer will listen to they must have him there to get the ship to comply with any request at all. But there are rival corporations that wish the ship and the project, robot spaceships, to fail so he is indeed in great danger. But the real question of this story revolves around Asimov's three laws of robotics and the messy problems of how to define a human being. That can get very messy indeed. Enjoy another fascinating story by Randall Garrett. - Summary by Phil chenevert
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Misplaced Battleship-Harry Harrison

    Misplaced Battleship-Harry Harrison
    Aug 22 2026
    This is a follow up story to Randal Garrett's original story, A Spaceship Named McGyer. The intrepid protagonist, now that he has become the completely unintended and unwilling master of the robot spaceship McGyer, is called in by the owners, very reluctantly. to see if he can help their experts fix the problem. Since he is the only human McGyer will listen to they must have him there to get the ship to comply with any request at all. But there are rival corporations that wish the ship and the project, robot spaceships, to fail so he is indeed in great danger. But the real question of this story revolves around Asimov's three laws of robotics and the messy problems of how to define a human being. That can get very messy indeed. Enjoy another fascinating story by Randall Garrett. - Summary by Phil chenevert
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Juggernaut of Space-Ray Cummings

    Juggernaut of Space-Ray Cummings
    Aug 21 2026
    This is a follow up story to Randal Garrett's original story, A Spaceship Named McGyer. The intrepid protagonist, now that he has become the completely unintended and unwilling master of the robot spaceship McGyer, is called in by the owners, very reluctantly. to see if he can help their experts fix the problem. Since he is the only human McGyer will listen to they must have him there to get the ship to comply with any request at all. But there are rival corporations that wish the ship and the project, robot spaceships, to fail so he is indeed in great danger. But the real question of this story revolves around Asimov's three laws of robotics and the messy problems of how to define a human being. That can get very messy indeed. Enjoy another fascinating story by Randall Garrett. - Summary by Phil chenevert
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    1 hr and 54 mins
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