Humans may be the only creatures on Earth who spend significant time thinking about the fact that someday their lives will end. Joan D. Vinge creatureearthend Change image and share on social
Perhaps the thing that makes humans truly unique on Earth is that we are never satisfied with our situation; maybe that is what's taken us so far. Joan D. Vinge earthhumanmake Change image and share on social
But our society does not grant nontraditional forms of intelligence equal recognition, no matter how much it would help us get along or truly enrich our lives. Joan D. Vinge enrichequalform Change image and share on social
There's no such thing as a free lunch, at least on the karmic level. Joan D. Vinge freekarmiclevel Change image and share on social
Moon is also a naive native girl when she sets out for Carbuncle. Joan D. Vinge carbunclegirlmoon Change image and share on social
The ecosystem of our world is a closed system: it would run out of gas, collapse of its own weight. Joan D. Vinge closecollapseecosystem Change image and share on social
Besides, wouldn't it be wonderful if no one ever had to worry about the random cruelty of fatal illness or the woes of old age attacking them or their loved ones? Joan D. Vinge ageattackcruelty Change image and share on social
We are all born with a unique genetic blueprint, which lays out the basic characteristics of our personality as well as our physical health and appearance... And yet, we all know that life experiences do change us. Joan D. Vinge appearancebasicbear share on social
The mers were also designed to reproduce only at long intervals, in order to maintain the natural balance of the environment in which they were placed. Joan D. Vinge balancedesignenvironment Change image and share on social
Beyond that, I seem to be compelled to write science fiction, rather than fantasy or mysteries or some other genre more likely to climb onto bestseller lists even though I enjoy reading a wide variety of literature, both fiction and nonfiction. Joan D. Vinge bestsellerclimbcompel share on social
