This is a radically different style of #scifi from what I have read so far. What sets it apart is the underlying ideas and philosophy, and the sociopolitical commentary. When you consider the background machinations of #scifi publishing in the 60s and 70s, it is a little distressing, especially since it also reveals a few clay feet.
Khmer Kitchen is splendid in terms of ambiance, and with its decor elements brings Cambodia to life. #nofilterneeded The drinks aren’t bad, but the food just about passes muster.
99% of the world’s population gets wiped out by the Georgia Flu. After 2020, this doesn’t seem very far-fetched. 20 years after the event, we see glimpses of the past, present and future from the perspective of a roaming band of performers whose motto is “Survival is insufficient”. I found it a poignant read.
Decision-making led by convenience and instant gratification forms a ‘wiring’ that affects our thinking on multiple facets of our daily existence, including health, wealth, and knowledge.