Learning The World by Ken MacLeod
In a near-future, divided Earth, a slow interstellar vessel reaches a distant system and discovers evidence of an active, enigmatic civilization, forcing its crew and people at home to grapple with the realities of first contact. The story alternates between life aboard the long voyage and the political, cultural and religious upheavals unfolding on Earth, showing how different factions interpret and respond to the encounter. It interrogates themes of learning and misunderstanding, the ethics of exploration, and how technological and social change reshape individuals and societies.
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Scottish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 352
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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