The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
Ursula K. Le Guin · 1973 · Short Story
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It is the foundational utilitarian thought experiment in SF, forcing a stark moral confrontation with the cost of collective happiness.
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This foundational utilitarian thought experiment explores a seemingly perfect utopia built upon the suffering of one innocent child. It challenges readers to confront the moral cost of collective happiness and the ethics of sacrifice.
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