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Book · 2012 · Fiction

Lilith's Brood

The Complete Xenogenesis Trilogy

by Octavia E. Butler · Brought up by 1 person on 1 podcast

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Lilith's Brood by Octavia Butler was a really a big favorite exploring more of the biological side of science fiction instead of technology so much.
Tiago Forte · Modern Wisdom · Jul 2022 Listen at 23:02

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Lilith's Brood by Octavia E. Butler is a science fiction trilogy comprising Dawn, Adulthood Rites, and Imago, focusing on human survival and alien genetic engineering. Tiago Forte appeared on the Modern Wisdom podcast on July 18, 2022, in an episode titled How To Deal With Information Overwhelm - Tiago Forte. During the interview, Forte recommended the trilogy as one of his major favorites in the genre. He explained that the work stood out to him because it explored the biological side of science fiction rather than focusing primarily on technology. Forte valued how Butler's narrative delved into deep biological concepts, evolution, and alien physiology, offering a distinct thematic approach compared to traditional hard science fiction. The book was shared as part of a discussion on compelling literature that challenges conventional perspectives and expands the reader's imagination through unique speculative frameworks.

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“Lilith's Brood by Octavia Butler was a really a big favorite exploring more of the biological side of science fiction instead of technology so much.”