Ursula K. LeGuin wrote a story in 1973 called “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas”. It’s about a utopian society whose utopia is powered by the perpetual suffering and misery of one child. N. K. Jemisin wrote a story as well in dialogue with this one set in a similar place called Um-Helat. It’s intended as allegory, some say for capitalism.
What We Do In Omelas
What We Do In Omelas
What We Do In Omelas
Ursula K. LeGuin wrote a story in 1973 called “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas”. It’s about a utopian society whose utopia is powered by the perpetual suffering and misery of one child. N. K. Jemisin wrote a story as well in dialogue with this one set in a similar place called Um-Helat. It’s intended as allegory, some say for capitalism.