The Fall of Hyperion: Great Sci-Fi Books Explained

In this deep-dive episode of Great Sci-Fi Books Explained, we explore The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons, the second half of one of the most ambitious space opera sagas ever written. This video breaks down the full plot, themes, and philosophical implications of The Fall of Hyperion, from the collapse of the farcaster network and the hidden war between Ultimate Intelligences, to the true nature of the Shrike, the Void Which Binds, and the TechnoCore’s manipulation of humanity.

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00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Chapter 1: From Pilgrimage to Collapse
10:32 - Chapter 2: The People Who Carry the Truth
23:18 - Chapter 3: The Machinery of the Miracle
30:09 - Chapter 4: The Sequel That Refuses Comfort

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