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What are some fiction books that changed the way you viewed the world? (literature.cafe)

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Like, increased empathy or altered your perspective a bit.

On a lighthearted note, 1984 taught me that most people who quote it in political discussions have probably never actually read it.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy

How to lie with statistics

Ringworld

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Discworld is the cliché here but for good reason

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Indeed it has quite some interesting food options! :D

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I grew up with Pratchett's voice in my head and I'm certain I'm a better person for it.

I still haven't brought myself to read The Shepherd's crown.

GNU Terry Pratchett.

[–] JohnDClay 5 points 1 year ago

The expanse influenced my idea of what the future might look like if current trends continue. Oppression, otherizing, and massive mega corps don't magically go away just because we're in space. We need to systematically address these things.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Outside The Dog Museum by Jonathan Carroll.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

The science fiction stories of Cordwainer Smith