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Is Ursula K. Le Guin the best science fiction writer in Omelas?

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Jonathan discusses one of the best writers the genre of science fiction has ever seen, Ursula K. Le Guin, beloved the world over for her sci-fi-centred Hainish universe, and Earthsea fantasy series. 

Specifically, Jonathan talks about Le Guin’s 1973 short work of philosophical fiction, “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas.”

You can read the short story here: https://shsdavisapes.pbworks.com/f/Omelas.pdf

CREDITS
Opening song is “We Got the Poison” by Electric Candles
Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur


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