Moons, Money, and Society: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth delve into Ursula K. Le Guin's sci-fi classic The Dispossessed. They discuss major themes such as privacy, identity, societal structure, and capitalism vs. socialism, exploring how these themes remain relevant today. They examine how Le Guin's world-building brings new perspectives on familiar societal norms and reflects on how the book made them reconsider aspects of their own lives.
00:00 The Dispossessed
07:14 Deep Themes
09:36 Meaning of the Title
17:52 Does Money Buy Politeness?
23:21 Words that Stood Out
25:40 Relevant Today?
33:18 Similar Books?
38:17 Elizabeth's Favorite Publication Pages
41:22 Ratings
44:45 Conclusion
The Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction
https://www.ursulakleguin.com/prize-overview
Freakonomics - Why Does Tipping Still Exist? (Update)
https://freakonomics.com/podcast/why-does-tipping-still-exist-update/
Smithsonian - History Behind Shaving in the United States
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/health-hygiene-and-beauty/hair-removal
What is Arcosanti?
https://www.arcosanti.org/history/
