In this episode of Other Worlds, we discuss colonisation, a theme explored through science fiction writing. Joining Sue Berman to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr.

We talk about how writers have used science fiction to explore very real and complex aspects of human society and history, and, how the themes of invasion, colonisation, language and cultural difference come up again and again in speculative fiction.

Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations:

www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition

For recommended reads visit:

www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads

Books mentioned in the podcast:

Alaisea Fa'alafi Iosefa. Malaga I le vanimonimo = A trip to space. Los Angeles: National Dissemination and Assessment Center, 1980.

Liu Cixin. 三体. II, 黑暗森林 / 刘慈欣著. San ti. II, Hei an sen lin. The three-body problem II: The dark forest. Chongqing: Chongqing chu ban she, 2008.

Ursula K. Le Guin. The left hand of darkness. London: Macdonald Science Fiction, 1969.

Octavia Butler. Dawn. London: Victor Gollancz, 1987.

Samuel R. Delany. Babel 17. London: Victor Gollancz, 1967.

Tīhema Baker. Turncoat. Wellington: Lawrence and Gibson, 2023.

Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/

Image from: Alaisea Fa'alafi Iosefa. Malaga I le vanimonimo = A trip to space. Los Angeles: National Dissemination and Assessment Center, 1980.

Produced by Sue Berman and JL.