Post-Apocalyptic Story "Second Variety" | Classic Science Fiction | Full Audiobook

In the scorched aftermath of World War III, the Earth is a nuclear wasteland, and humanity's last hope lies in autonomous war machines called "claws." But when these mechanical saviors begin evolving beyond their programming, the lines between friend and foe blur. Major Hendricks stumbles upon a horrifying secret that could change the course of the war and humanity itself. But what happens when the hunter becomes the hunted, and your ally could be your executioner?
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Written by Philip K. Dick
Voiced by Theodore, a virtual narrator
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[@takegoodcareoftheforestdew5339]

Made into a great film. Screamers with Peter Weller.

[@atlejosde]

Yea I remember that film from way back when I was a wee tot, but yea cool narration.

[@Lonegunmanonthegrassyknoll]

loved the 1st movie!

[@WarrenIsDead]

No kidding. I have screamers saved, looks like a good flick.

[@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595]

It is a good flick. It's set on a colony world that came under attack by a rival, all came from Earth.

[@durere]

I feel like this is where the inspiration for Terminator came from too. At least the glimpses into the future from the first movie.

[@WolfgangvonHam]

Philip K. Dick is a brilliant author Thanks Dark Cosmos

[@ShEDDiNgmYSkiN]

Died way too young.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Theodore is a great narrator. Thanks for sharing this with us. Wondering if this might be where terminator came from? 🤔

[@steveg2406]

Movie adaptation Screarmers

[@sirshrubberyvonfoliagethef3332]

Wait a minute... is this what the movie series Screamers was base on?

[@benjaminharper2983]

Right! I didnt even know it was a book!

[@phetes810]

You really want to be blown away look up all the other movies that were made based on his books you're going to be very surprised. Movies like minority report blade runner and a bunch of other ones​@@benjaminharper2983

[@Metanaut1]

and many many more movies out there

[@michaelgarrow3239]

This is horrifying..

[@angel22893]

Seems to be exactly what the Russian dictatorship wants to see happen to Europe and the americas.

[@TheKrob808]

Has anyone seen the movie screamers

[@alexcardosa8079]

Yes its very simliar but I do like that this one is in an alternative Earth.

[@stupidgoatshanks]

Yeah! One of my favorites..nice and bleak

[@stupidgoatshanks]

Starring, Sir peter Weller.

[@glorbojibbins2485]

Lol that was pretty good. You can see the end coming from a mile away but still pretty good lol

[@sirshrubberyvonfoliagethef3332]

bloody loving it

[@victorborg7494]

You are a great nerrator..

[@Counciloften]

The irony of an AI 'reading' a book about deceptive AI. As a side it's worth trying to get the AI to be consistant with the voices it gives characters.

[@anthonymeech5030]

Sounds like David Mitchell??

[@ChrisGurin]

Sci-fi is often predictive of trends. The "claws" sure sound like AI driven drones, and how likely is it the AI might evolve their charges. I thought of "Screamers" about a 1:30 into the story.

[@TheMrCougarful]

2024. Robot AGI is being developed as I write this. This fiction is about to become a documentary.

[@michaelbonner5604]

Excellent 😊

[@Science2Fiction-bl3ki]

Love this type stories ❤

[@adamfox1669]

Thank you very much

[@RaxNRats]

Hay love your ch and classic sci-fi. I was wondering have you heard of a story called Spores its set in london and its basically a body horror about a fungus that takes mankind ( & the environment surrounding us inc buildings)on a horrendous journey of evolution and mutation. Its a really great story , if you get the chance try listen too it and it would be amazing if you inc it in your classic scifi section .x❤

[@casard5235]

A great story that reminded me of Terminator and Screamers. Thanks for this Dark Cosmos.

[@TheDarkCosmos1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dgage1776]

It really throws me off when the AI mispronounces a word in the first sentence

[@dizheller2101]

Same here. Overall OK, but with "scope for improvement". What disturbed me most, we're the voices of the characters - the 'reader' didn't distinguish between them. Often I had to guess, who was speaking. - AI still has a way's to go.

[@austinmay3677]

It's not an AI narrator

[@dgage1776]

@@austinmay3677 that's a wild tale bro

[@Neyonius]

​@@austinmay3677 The channel owner said it is.

[@annicoyne2983]

Just wondering if this is AI narrated? Many words have incorrect pronunciation (eg PREsent instead of preSENT).

[@TheDarkCosmos1]

Yes it is! This is only true for most of our classic stories. Otherwise, we're still Team Human!

[@BrySmi]

It's the way dialogue mixes characters. It's difficult to follow for me. 6 months from now I bet it's much better ...

[@edwardspencer3906]

Great Story! Thank 😂 You!

[@TheDarkCosmos1]

Our pleasure!

[@antonylawrence7266]

Did I hear correctly, twas written in 1954. Dick had great insight.

[@xvillainstudio]

❤

[@summersolstice884]

Reproduction rate seems to be the key to survival - - Cat, Rats, Dogs, Rabbits, insects - quick gestation short maturity time - - - Elephants & whales - long gestation and a number of years to maturity - - Humans - 9 months and a significant time for maturity - - Robots - just time to put the pieces together and instant maturity - - It seems Humans, elephants, whales, tigers, etc with a significant time for gestation, limited off spring and needed time for maturity are all doomed for extinction .... Yes, the insects will be the survivors...

[@EZurg]

😮

[@karcistvahlae1207]

Hah, I was wondering if this went into "Screamers". Guess it did.

[@MrGrandure]

Screamers was a good movie based off this story. Now think about the drones being used in warzones around the world today....

[@MrGrandure]

Screamers and creamers

[@durere]

_SPOILER ALERT_ I'm 2 3rds in, and I have to ask...the second variety is the woman, isn't it?

[@BrySmi]

Narration of dialogue is weird. Otherwise it's great.

[@darrenchapman1961]

even he is vulnerable to propaganda

[@timothydavis1734]

Huh? ALOT. Of what he was predicting and warning us about has & is currently coming true.

[@TheDarkCosmos1]

Which kind?

[@Ma_X64]

@@timothydavis1734 are you scared? Don't be.

[@malcolm2587]

Yes and she probably has a second set of teeth

[@deviusfeilds]

Terminator much?

[@avysark2034]

The first 4 minutes are littered with so much unnecessary/irrelvant information and lack of logic (in my eyes) that I won't continue. Not my type of book, but I'm happy for anyone who enjoys it nevertheless.