"'...-we explained this planet will die without our help.'" (p. 59)
Van Rijn explains that a ruling group, perceiving itself to be threatened by more powerful extra-planetarians, defends its own power within the social status quo even at the expense of disregarding a warning of planetary disaster. Could any fictional narrative be more relevant to our planet here and now?
I have to go out but wanted to publish that message before going.
3 comments:
Kaor, Paul!
Well, the "Ancients" of Kusulongo the City were not exactly RULERS of the more primitive, migratory "hordes" elsewhere on the planet. But I agree the Esperancian mission made a bad mistake by not first doing a careful xenological study of t'Kela. Doing so, as Old Nick pointed out, would have brought out the need to find ways of making the advice and help offered by Esperance ACCEPTABLE to t'Kelans. And, as we know, Old Nick founds ways of doing precisely that while earning a few credits for easing his impoverished old age! (Smiles)
Ad astra! Sean
Sean,
I expected that response! By "ruling group," I do not necessarily mean "rulers." I will get back yo you about this.
Paul.
Kaor, Paul!
Oops. I later read those comments you wrote for other blog pieces, and now I see your point. I fear I tend to be sometimes too literal minded!
Ad astra! Sean
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