The premise?
All Systems Red by Martha Wells centers on a self-aware security android that has secretly hacked its own governor module, freeing itself from corporate control. Instead of going rogue and killing humans—as everyone fears—it mostly wants to be left alone to binge-watch entertainment feeds.
But when a survey mission on a distant planet goes wrong, the android (which dubs itself "Murderbot") must step up to protect its human clients… all while hiding the fact that it’s no longer under orders.
At its core, the novella explores themes of autonomy, personhood, and what it means to be "human"—through the eyes of a machine that wants nothing more than to be left out of it.
🎧 Listen now to hear:
- Why Shereese picked All Systems Red (and how Murderbot won her heart)
- How the novella handles identity, autonomy, and non-binary representation
- What makes Murderbot relatable — and a little tragic
- How the Apple TV+ adaptation is stirring up casting debates
- Shereese’s thoughts on AI, humanity, and creating content that connects
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