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The Left Hand of Darkness
Book • 1900
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.
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.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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Tyler Cowen in relation to the suggestion that eliminating distinctions between men and women is the only way to get rid of war.
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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Ada Palmer on Viking Metaphysics, Contingent Moments, and Censorship
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Jill Lepore as an influential science fiction writer whose works explore gender and societal structures.
Jill Lepore as an influential science fiction writer whose works explore gender and societal structures.
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Baby X from X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story
Mentioned by A.F. Steadman as a favorite author whose book inspired a wood carving in her writing space.
A.F. Steadman, author of the 'Skandar ' series - Bestselling children's author discusses why experience makes things tough, a frantic five years, and trying to find your voices
Recommended by Mallory Rubin as a stylistically inventive story that unlocks the creative mind of a young reader.
The 2025 Spring Mailbag
Mentioned by Elizabeth as an important book, particularly connected to her thoughts on womanhood as a trans woman.
296 | Mutually Selfish Marriage: Elizabeth’s Sex Stories
Explores gender and societal structures on an alien planet.
The 14 Best First Contact Books
Mentioned by 
Brian McCullough as one of the best sci-fi books for beginners, alongside other classics.
Brian McCullough as one of the best sci-fi books for beginners, alongside other classics.
Fri. 06/17 – Musk Speaks To The Tweeps!
