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Otherness is a collection of David Brin’s short stories and essays that take readers to both the near and distant future, where humans and aliens confront the mysteries of the universe and themselves. The tales examine provocative scenarios—from a fetus laboring on the job market to a couple’s relationship challenged by simulated intimacy—while exploring the emotional, ethical, and philosophical implications of advanced technology, extraterrestrial contact, and spatial exploration.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: David Brin
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