Gender, Ice, and Alien Politics: The Left Hand of Darkness | S02 E02

We’re heading back to sci-fi with Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness - an interplanetary deep dive into gender, politics, and icy survival. Join Corrie and Lucia as they navigate the frozen world of Gethen, grapple with culture shock, and discuss what this classic still has to say about identity and connection.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro02:50 - Brief life updates02:55 - An introduction to the author08:30 - A discussion of 'The Left Hand of Darkness'58:45 - The book we will be reading next time59:40 - OutroOther books mentioned in this episode:Childhood's End by Arthur C. ClarkeDune by Frank HerbertFoundation by Isaac AsimovThe Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. LeGuinThe Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. LeGuinThe Hainish Cycle by Ursula K. LeGuinA Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. SchwabThe Martian by Andy WeirArtemis by Andy WeirStalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco