![]() They weave timelines and perspectives and, together, complete an intricate web. Instead of following a linear path and rushing from point to point, these books spin stories. The trilogy stands out for its storytelling. It provides excellent examples of the ability to: imagine consequences, envision the future, tell stories, and view issues from a variety of perspectives - all essential skills for environmental activists. “People need stories…because however dark, a darkness with voices in it is better than a silent void.” - MaddAddamĪtwood’s trilogy offers useful insight. ![]() It takes the reader into an apocalyptic future of genetically-modified, transgenic everything to explore the social implications of modern bioscience and extrapolate the horrors of our current environmental trajectory. Margaret Atwood’s MaddAddam Trilogy - Oryx and Crake (2003), The Year of the Flood (2009), and MaddAddam (2013) - captures it all. ![]() How do you feel about lab grown meat? Glowing, green bunnies? Is our future weird, repulsive, curious, frightening and delightful? ![]()
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