Patrick and Dan attempt to get at the artistic and cultural "point" of science fiction and even attempt to support their ideas with examples, like seventh-graders writing an A- five-paragraph essay. Along the way, the two discuss numerous books and movies and the philosophical/ethical themes found in each.

Music in this episode, in order: "Theme Song" by Patrick Tomassi "Sinequanon" by Hybrid, Wider Angle (Special Edition) "Mombasa Suite" by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori, Halo 2 OST "Surf" by Yoko Kanno, Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex OST "Torukia" by Yoko Kanno, Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex OST "Theme Song" by Patrick tomassi