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Mentioned in 30 episodes

The Left Hand of Darkness

Book • 1900

Ursula K. Le Guin

In this groundbreaking novel, Ursula K. Le Guin delves into the society of Gethen, a planet where the inhabitants are androgynous and only enter a state of sexual arousal once a month.

The story follows Genly Ai, an envoy from the Ekumen, as he navigates the complexities of Gethenian culture and politics.

The novel is a profound exploration of gender, identity, and the human condition, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and femininity.

Mentioned by

Andrew Bustamante

Joanna Robinson

Michael Ashcroft

Mentioned in 30 episodes

Mentioned by

Andrew Bustamante

as one of his gifts, a book exploring nationalism through the lens of science fiction.

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Mentioned by

Boyd Varty

in the context of dragons in fantasy literature.

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Mentioned by

Brian Cox

, referencing its title in relation to the concept of chirality and handedness in light.

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Mentioned by

Tyler Cowen

in relation to the suggestion that eliminating distinctions between men and women is the only way to get rid of war.

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Mentioned by

Joanna Robinson

as the book Carol is reading poolside; it's about someone from one planet coming to another.

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Mentioned by Daniel as part of a tradition of far-future epic science fiction related to their new series' influences.

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Mentioned by

Michael Ashcroft

as one of the three Ursula K. Le Guin books he read.

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Recommended by

B.A. Parker

, this book is about gender on different planets.

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Mentioned implicitly by association in the speaker's bio of Ursula Le Guin when discussing her other well-known works (inferred knowledge).

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Mentioned by

A.F. Steadman

as a favorite author whose book inspired a wood carving in her writing space.

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