![]() ![]() I will present an overview of both of these themes as presented by the books, as well as an interpretation. Second, I will discuss the moral character of Stevland and the rainbow bamboo as a species: is Stevland a good “person”? Does he act ethically? What about his children in Interference, Levanter, Boreas, and Foehn? Could a plant be… sociopathic? Are lies and violence necessary for power and ordered rule? In this post, I will discuss two ethical themes raised by the books, the world of Pax and specifically, the character of Stevland.įirst, I will discuss issues of speciesism: are plants and animals sentient? How should we treat them ethically? They are very enjoyable to read, but they also present the reader with interesting ethical dilemmas and thought experiments. ![]() ![]() Sue Burke’s Semiosis duology – Semiosis and Interference – are two of the most captivating sci-fi books I’ve read in recent memory. ![]()
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