Welcome to Bei-Yawa, just in time for the traditional autumn Ceremony. But as terraforming remakes the planet over, how much longer will there be anyone left to perform it?
I really liked this story and how the themes of colonization, cultural domination, resource exploitation, and alien/human relations were all bound together. A great way to make a point about native cultures, policies, and personal choices and roles.
Thanks Marcus! 💖 It's such a nuanced problem, figuring out a way to reconcile the past, to move forward into a more just future, to not fall into the trap of thinking of other cultures as a complex kind of commodity, to engage in the present in a way that respects every one's humanity. John Collier's story makes me think of all these things, and how he succeeded in failed in his ambitions I feel like is a great lesson.
I really liked this story and how the themes of colonization, cultural domination, resource exploitation, and alien/human relations were all bound together. A great way to make a point about native cultures, policies, and personal choices and roles.
Thanks Marcus! 💖 It's such a nuanced problem, figuring out a way to reconcile the past, to move forward into a more just future, to not fall into the trap of thinking of other cultures as a complex kind of commodity, to engage in the present in a way that respects every one's humanity. John Collier's story makes me think of all these things, and how he succeeded in failed in his ambitions I feel like is a great lesson.
"I am often amazed at the power of human fear, and how it has reshaped worlds."
This line hit me right in the gut.
I LOVE THIS! What a solidly amazing story on its own, and something I could imagine turning into a novel.
Awww, thank you! 🥰 Maybe one day this short story writer will crack the code on novels....until then, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!