Men Like Gods
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"Men Like Gods" is a utopian novel published in 1923, where a group of Earthlings accidentally stumble upon a parallel world inhabited by advanced beings.
These beings, the Utopians, have evolved beyond the limitations of human nature, living in harmony with each other and their environment.
Wells explores themes of social progress, scientific advancement, and the potential for human perfectibility, as the Earthlings observe the Utopians' idyllic society.
The novel contrasts the Utopians' rational and cooperative society with the Earthlings' flawed and conflict-ridden world, highlighting the need for social reform and intellectual enlightenment.
Through vivid descriptions of the Utopian world and thought-provoking dialogues, Wells presents a vision of a future where humanity has overcome its limitations and achieved a state of near-perfection.
"Men Like Gods" remains a hopeful and idealistic exploration of the possibilities of human evolution and the creation of a more just and equitable society.
These beings, the Utopians, have evolved beyond the limitations of human nature, living in harmony with each other and their environment.
Wells explores themes of social progress, scientific advancement, and the potential for human perfectibility, as the Earthlings observe the Utopians' idyllic society.
The novel contrasts the Utopians' rational and cooperative society with the Earthlings' flawed and conflict-ridden world, highlighting the need for social reform and intellectual enlightenment.
Through vivid descriptions of the Utopian world and thought-provoking dialogues, Wells presents a vision of a future where humanity has overcome its limitations and achieved a state of near-perfection.
"Men Like Gods" remains a hopeful and idealistic exploration of the possibilities of human evolution and the creation of a more just and equitable society.
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Jim Endersby
Jim Endersby, "The Arrival of the Fittest: Biology's Imaginary Futures, 1900-1935" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Authored by H.G. Wells, mentioned by
Jim Endersby
Jim Endersby, "The Arrival of the Fittest: Biology's Imaginary Futures, 1900-1935" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Mentioned by
Jim Endersby
Jim Endersby, "The Arrival of the Fittest: Biology's Imaginary Futures, 1900-1935" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Mentioned by Joe Bonanno as H.G. Wells' utopian vision which annoyed Huxley to the point planning a parody.
Aldous Huxley on Think or Be Eaten with Vyzygoth and Joe Bonanno. (2009ish)
