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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

(Bonus Episode) “THE LUCKIEST MAN IN DENV” by C.M. Kornbluth – Short Sci-Fi Story #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar

History, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.64.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.

IN THIS EPISODE: “The Luckiest Man in Denv is a science fiction novella written by C.M. Kornbluth, first published in 1953. The story follows the life of a man named George who is born with an extraordinary luck that follows him throughout his life. He experiences various events and encounters, both good and bad, but always manages to come out on top. The novella explores themes of luck, fate, and the human condition. It raises questions about the nature of chance and how it affects our lives. The story also touches on the idea of the "self-fulfilling prophecy," where an individual's beliefs and expectations can shape their reality. Through George's experiences, Kornbluth presents a philosophical and humorous take on the concept of luck and its role in shaping our lives. The novella has been praised for its unique blend of humor and introspection, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of science fiction and beyond.” – Textopian
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Luckiest Man in Denv” by C.M. Kornbluth
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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Originally aired: October 18, 2024

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Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:03.0

It's storming every industry with literally billions being invested.

0:07.0

So buckle up.

0:08.0

The problem is that AI needs the right data and a lot of speed and processing power.

0:12.0

So how do you compete without costs spiraling out of control?

0:15.6

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0:18.4

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0:21.2

OCI is a single platform for your infrastructure, database and application development

0:25.8

with AI embedded across it all.

0:28.1

And Oracle Sovereign Cloud helps you address your requirements for location, access and data

0:32.2

residency.

0:33.2

OCI provides blazing fast speeds for AI's demanding workloads

0:37.1

and in the cloud when you pay by the minute, speed matters.

0:40.4

And of course, nobody does data better than Oracle.

0:44.0

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0:48.2

Oracle Redball Racing, take a free test drive at Oracle.com

0:51.8

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0:55.0

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0:57.0

When I was a little kid, I used to get a magazine every month

1:01.0

that had a page of hidden objects, people, or animals to find.

1:05.0

Later in life, I had fun with those books where you had to look for the guy wearing glasses and

1:09.4

red and white striped clothing amongst a sea of other people.

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