Reading Group: "The Things" by Peter Watts

For this iteration of the Philosophy of Life Sciences Reading Group, we will be exploring a short story by the science fiction writer Peter Watts. In The Things, finalist for the 2011 Hugo Awards, Watts, whose work often explores themes of consciousness and free will, reimagines John Carpenter's The Thing from the perspective of the alien. In doing so, the story raises questions about alienation, individuality, and the nature of biological identity and adaptation.

Anyone from any background is welcome! If you’d like the pdf or to ask any question feel free to drop me a message. Please don’t worry too much about the RSVP list: we usually have 5-10 people attending already.

Doors open at 12:00, the discussion will start at 12:30pm.