Ursula K. Le Guin: A Rant About "Technology" (2005)
Author Ursula K. Le Guin argues against the narrow definition of 'technology' often used in science fiction criticism. She asserts that technology encompasses any human interface with the material world, including basic tools and societal structures, rather than just high-tech machinery.
In an interesting and favorable notice of Changing Planes (which you can find elsewhere on the site, in Spanish and English), the Argentinean reviewer asserts that since Le Guin isn’t a hard science fiction writer, “technology is carefully avoided.” I stuck a footnote onto this in my translation of the article , and here is the footnote expanded — because this business is really getting my goat.
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in