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Liberty Lounge #6: "The Libertarian History of Sci-Fi"

12/29/2020

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In episode #6 of the Liberty Lounge, we take an in-depth look at how libertarian ideas have influenced science fiction literature. We explore the history of libertarian science fiction, from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the Golden Age of the pulps, up through the New Wave and the Golden Age Redux of the 1980s. Why have so many science fiction authors identified as libertarian? Is the connection necessary or contingent? What do Ronald Reagan and Robert A. Heinlein have in common? Tune into this episode to find out!

https://quillette.com/2020/06/12/the-libertarian-history-of-science-fiction/
Liberty Lounge #6: The Libertarian History of Science Fiction
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Ivan Clark
1/6/2021 04:49:30 pm

What libertarian sci-fi is okay for a high school group?

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Jordan Hill
1/6/2021 05:18:14 pm

I would recommend any of the modern dystopias—Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, 1984, "We," by Zamyatin—but as for TRULY libertarian, I'd recommend Heinlein's The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress and Ayn Rand's Anthem.

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