Ursula Le Guin's philosophical fiction, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas," is discussed by guests including Una McCormack, Naomi Alderman, Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, Kevan Manwaring, and Sophie Scott-Brown. They explore Le Guin's writing career, thought experiments, and NK Jemisin's response to Omelas. Topics include themes of colonialism, exploitation, utilitarianism, the city of Ummhalat, breaking the fourth wall in Le Guin's writing, and upcoming books by Alderman and Jikiemi-Pearson.