Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
0053: The Cold Equations, by Tom Godwin
We discuss Cold Equations, by Tom Godwin, the classic tale of brutal choices forced by the laws of physics that might have been plagiarized by John W. Campbell.
LINKS:
Link to the X Minus One radio episode (8/25/1955):
https://www.radioechoes.com/?page=play_download&mode=play&dl_mp3folder=X&dl_file=x_minus_one_1955-08-25_cold_equation.mp3&dl_series=X%20Minus%20One&dl_title=Cold%20Equation&dl_date=1955.08.25&dl_size=10.94%20MB
Precedent by Charles Gray (New Worlds #15 May 1952):
https://archive.org/details/New_Worlds_015v05_1952-05
Cory Doctorow: Cold Equations and Moral Hazard:
https://locusmag.com/2014/03/cory-doctorow-cold-equations-and-moral-hazard/
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It seems like the basic idea of the story could occur to almost anyone who engaged in morality thought experiments. But that’s always the way when something profound is given to you: it seems almost obvious afterwards. Of course it can be done well or done badly. You’d always rather it be done well.
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