Sci-Fi Short Story Club: The Evolution of Human Science by Ted Chiang With Meghan O'Gieblyn

Author Meghan O'Gieblyn is picture next to the cover her book God, Human, Animal, Machine which is placed next to Ted Chiang's book.

Date(s):

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Time:

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Location:

Mark Twain Branch Library

Type:

Online

Audience:

Adults

Category:

Authors, Book Clubs

Language:

English

RSVP:

RSVP here or email christopher.taylor@lapl.org for the Zoom link.

Description:

Explore Ted Chiang's short story The Evolution of Human Science with science fiction lovers from across the universe via Zoom. This month's reading was selected by Meghan O'Gieblyn, the author of God, Human, Animal, Machine: Technology, Metaphor, and The Search for Meaning, who will join our conversation.

The Evolution of Human Science is available in print, eBook, and eAudiobook.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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