I Love Science Fiction

The name of this group is not really accurate for me. Rather than loving science-fiction as a whole, I really like certain authors, and Polish writer Stanislaw Lem is my personal favourite.

In one of his most famous (and easy to read) books, The Star Diaries, he depicts life in a planet where all its inhabitants look exactly the same, have no name, and swift their occupations and family roles every day. When the main character in the book, astronaut Ijon Tychy, asks one of them about death, the answer he gets is that there is no identity and no individuals, death does not really exist there.

What do you think of this answer? And of such a society?

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JustNik · 51-55, F

Where there is no life, there is no death. What is the direction here? If we all switch roles and occupations, no one gets really skilled at anything. How does this advance the civilization or ensure its survival?

SatanBurger · 36-40, F

@JustNik Actually it would be fairly interesting if we switched occupations. People may find out a bit about themselves to be in another's footsteps. That could create empathy. Too many people judging others.. I think it would humble people a bit. Even though the chaos resulting from that wouldn't be very good 🤔😯

Cierzo · M

@SatanBurger It could work in a small tribe without very specialized jobs. I cannot see me being a cardiologist. Or a taxi driver, since I do not drive.