Streamed originally on 8/21/2026. This event was made possible by the support of Club TWiT members. Learn more, and join us, at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Join Stacey Higginbotham, Mikah Sargent, Joe Esposito, and Club TWiT members as they explore Claire North’s "Slow Gods" in an insightful, wide-ranging book club discussion. Dive into conversations about societal structure, morality, and what it means to be a “cog in the machine.” The group examines themes like collective identity, utilitarianism, contentment versus ambition, and the impact of ritual and culture. Enjoy thoughtful takes on gender pronouns in sci-fi, brutal honesty in storytelling, and how speculative fiction reflects our world today. Plus, pick up spooky recommendations for your next read as the club gears up for October! Thoughtful analysis, literary appreciation, and engaging personal perspectives make this a book club session you won't want to miss. Get ‘Slow Gods’ on Amazon (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3UaSvLu Don't forget to vote on Discord! Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Stacey Higginbotham Guest: Joe Esposito TWiT+ Club Shows episode 767 More Info: https://twit.tv/shows/twit-plus-club-shows/episodes/767 Join the Club TWiT Discord https://twit.memberful.com/account/discord/authorize Refer a friend to Club TWiT and get a free month! Get details at https://twit.tv/clubtwit/referral Products we recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetwork TWiT may earn commissions on certain products. Follow us: Website: https://twit.tv/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twit.tv Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@TWiT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWiTNetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TWiT TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twittok Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekintech/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/twit-llc About us: TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, Windows Weekly, Security Now, Intelligent Machines, and more.