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We are being watched. That this statement no longer shocks is itself shocking. Post-Snowden, we know that the government - everywhere - has been reading our emails, listening to our phone calls, and watching whatever we do on the Internet. The only thing concealed is the nature of our watchers. In Watchlist, some of today's most prominent and promising fiction writers from around the globe respond to, reflect on, and mine for inspiration the surveillance culture in which we live.

Forty, chronically single, and up an extra 20 pounds, TV news producer Stephanie Krikorian fell victim to the Great Recession, finding herself suddenly unemployed. One unwanted pregnancy away from being a Lifetime Original Movie, Stephanie had to reinvent herself...and fast. So, to keep her head above water, she started ghostwriting self-help and diet books for a variety of well-known experts. However, she didn't just write each book she took on, she lived it - chanting, journaling, reflecting, reframing - whatever it took to get deep into the heart of each project.

Dive into the labyrinth of human thought with Mind Benders Unleashed, where existential questions meet absurd hypotheticals. Each episode tosses you into cerebral showdowns—debating whether a sentient AI deserves rights, unraveling the ethics of time travel, or dissecting the philosophy behind meme culture. Hosted by irreverent thinkers who blend ancient wisdom with modern madness, this podcast doesn’t just ask ‘why?’—it asks ‘why the heck not?’ Perfect for over-caffeinated intellectuals and shower philosophers alike. New episodes every Thursday. Warning: side effects may include...