I have a secret weapon when it comes to understanding science fiction.
You.
The Science Fiction community is an AMAAAAAZING group-mind on scifi and related topics. When I ask a question or pose a provocation to the group I read every response, because it's a great way to learn.
Elana Gomel is one of our most expert members, an actual professor of science fiction with a host of excellent publications. Elana's insight's were invaluable to understanding Stanislaw Lem. Her essay on Lem and the ethics of genocide is a must read.
Members of our community can now access my written essay on Lem (for those who hate video essays) AND an English language translation of Provocation. PLEASE NOTE: this is only for members, please don't share it further, all rights belong to the Lem estate.
Available to members right here on Substack after the paywall below.
I'm always looking out for the experts in our group to interview for the Science Fiction podcast, and potentially for video essays on the main channel.
All hail the scifi group-mind!
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