It's 2059, and the Rich Kids are Still Winning
| It's 2059, and the Rich Kids are Still Winning | |
|---|---|
| by Ted Chiang | |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Published in | The New York Times |
| Publication type | Newspaper |
| Publication date | 27 May 2019[1] |
”It's 2059, and the Rich Kids are Still Winning” is a science fiction short-story by American writer Ted Chiang, initially published on 27 May 2019 by The New York Times as the first installment in a new series, "Op-Eds From the Future".[1][2][3]
Plot summary[]
In the future, scientists conduct an experiment to genetically modify the poor children to improve their intelligence, so they have a better chance to succeed in life. While the experiment proves to be successful and the children really have their IQs pumped up, they still fail to achieve social progress because the entire state system favors the rich only.[4]
Awards[]
In 2020, the story was a finalist of the Locus Poll Award as Best Short Story.[5]
See also[]
- Inequality for All, a 2013 documentary film directed by Jacob Kornbluth and narrated by Robert Reich.
- The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better, a 2009 book by Richard G. Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.
References[]
- ^ a b Chiang, Ted (27 May 2019). "Opinion | It's 2059, and the Rich Kids Are Still Winning". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "It's 2059, and the Rich Kids Are Still Winning". Dartmouth College. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "The Seattle Review of Books - "It's 2059, and the Rich Kids Are Still Winning."". The Seattle Review of Books. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ Chiang, Ted (2019). ""It's 2059, and the Rich Kids Are Still Winning: DNA tweaks won't fix our problems"". Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "2020 Locus Awards Finalists". Locus Online. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
External links[]
- It's 2059, and the Rich Kids are Still Winning title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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