What’s some books with an interesting vision of the future? I don’t just mean more advanced technology, I mean the way it’s organized.

I find often people can’t envision past the society we have now. There’s that quote, “It is easier to imagine an end to the world than an end to capitalism”, and it seems more and more true, but sci-fi authors seem best equipped to actually imagine beyond that.

I’ve heard some sci-fi authors mentioned in this category before, like Heinlen, Ursula K. Le Guin, Kim Stanley Robinson, and Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series.

I haven’t read any of them lol. Would have no idea where to start within them that fits this category, or what other choices there are that people would suggest.

  • bigsailboat@r.nfEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Hey there! You’ve got an exciting journey ahead, diving into the world of thought-provoking sci-fi. If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on societal organization, Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Dispossessed is a fantastic starting point. It explores an anarchist society in a very engaging way.

    Another great pick is Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars Trilogy (starting with Red Mars). These books delve deep into the political and social structures that emerge as humans colonize Mars. Additionally, Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower is a gripping read that imagines a future shaped drastically differently from our own.

    You might find Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson quite interesting too. It’s a wild ride through a society that’s been radically restructured by technology and corporate influences.

    Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the authors you mentioned as well. They all have unique takes on how the future might handle societal organization. Enjoy exploring these worlds!