Exploring Earthseed: A Philosophy of Survival and Inspiration

Abu⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They reflect on the relevance of Butler's work in today's society, highlighting the prophetic nature of her writing and the urgent themes that resonate with contemporary issues. In their takeaways, they analyze the character of Lauren as an unreliable narrator, and the dangers of denial in the face of change.

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(00:00) Intro

(03:17) Chapter Summaries

(16:11) First Impressions

(26:43) Octavia Butler's Career

(33:52) The Danger of Denial

(43:53) Lauren is an Unreliable Narrator

(01:00:30) Up Next and Goodbye

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