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Episode 58: This Is How You Lose The Time War with Dr. Rebecca Gibson

Nov 21, 2025

 

On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast Dr. Rebecca Gibson returns to the podcast to talk about the sapphic, Sci-Fi, Shakespearean, trans-inclusive, time-bending novel: This Is How You Lose The Time War. by Amal El-Mothar and Max Gladstone. Dr. Gibson and the host discuss gender fluid narratives, neurodivergent masculinity, and the cultural impact/importance of reading. Enjoy!

Production Notes:

Intro: 0:00-2:57   

Update on Dr. Gibson's work: 2:58-10:35

The Basics of the book 10:36-21:15

  • Plot Synopsis
  • Trivia 

Historical Context 21:31-75:44

  • Dr. Gibson's background with the book
  • The Host's experience reading the book 
  • A bit about Romance (interlude 1)
  • The literary influences and Sci-Fi cannon
  • A bit more about Romance (Interlude 2) 
  • The context of the 2010's 
  • Looking for hope in an untethering world
  • Last bit of Romance (interlude 3)
  • The Cultural Impact of the book
  • The current way we consume content 
  •   The book's reception 

Social Analysis 75:45-102:53

  • The book's fluidity (Gender, Sexuality and Narrative)
  • Moving closer to sex with robots and Robot Sexuality 
  • Neurodivergence, Robots and Masculinity 
  • On how omniscient beings experience love 

Outtro: 102:54-123:26

  •  Favorite Passages and Letter Distriution Methods 
  • TV Adaptation Fan Casting 
  • The Matrix 5 thoughts 

All Clips used under Fair Use 

 

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