This is exactly the kind of philosophical sci-fi we love - something new, something fresh, and something that will make you think. We wish the second half had been as good as the premise, but there's still no doubt this is one we'll be thinking about for years to come (and weirdly it already feels like we've been thinking about it for years). 

If you’ve ever fallen down an SCP Foundation wiki rabbit hole, you know the vibe, but qntm takes it to a whole new level of existential dread. This isn't your typical alien invasion story; it’s a masterclass in cosmic horror where the monster isn't just invisible—it’s un-rememberable. We break down the terrifying logic of antimemes and how qntm manages to build a high-stakes thriller around a conflict that nobody even knows is happening. 

For fans of weird fiction and high-concept science fiction, this book is essential reading. It sits in that sweet spot between the psychological puzzles of Blindsight, the bureaucratic nightmare of Control, and the drug-fueled confusion of A Scanner Darkly. Whether you’re a long-time follower of SCP Foundation lore or a newcomer looking for the next mind-bending book recommendation, we explore why There Is No Antimemetics Division is a landmark in modern internet-born literature and why its themes of memory loss and the power of ideas resonate so deeply today. 

If you want to learn more about the real world organization trying to stop memes from destroying the world, check out Cause Amp, Brent's new project to combat disinformation online: 

  • https://causeamp.org/ to learn more and get the browser extension
  • Send Brent an email to learn more or volunteer: info@causeamp.org

As always, no spoilers until the end when we give a heads up before getting into the full plot discussion.

Similar books we recommend:

  • Control (the video game)
  • A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick
  • The King in Yellow by Robert Chambers

If you want to jump around, here are the timestamps for the episode:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:30 Our review (4.25/5)
  • 01:30 No spoilers plot setup
  • 02:20 A genuinely exciting new big idea
  • 03:41 SCP Foundation
  • 5:46 Memes vs Antimemes
  • 8:02 Cause Amp - the real world Antimemetics Division
  • 11:38 Control (the game)
  • 12:44 A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick
  • 13:33 The King in Yellow by Robert W Chambers
  • 15:26 POST SPOILERS discussion

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