The Value of Science Fiction

This chapter addresses the biases surrounding science fiction literature, emphasizing its often underestimated value within reputable literary circles. Through the lens of Ursula K. Le Guin's and Philip K. Dick's works, the speakers explore the transformative power of the genre and its relevance to contemporary technology. They also engage with the complexities of narrative resolution in 'The Dispossessed,' reflecting on character journeys and the implications of political themes within science fiction.