Philosophical Novels #1: Fiasco by Stanislaw Lem

The first in a new series on novels that get the old grey cells working. In this episode, I look at Lem's last great novel, Fiasco, and the possible differences between Western and East European science-fiction. Books under discussion: Fiasco - Stanislaw Lem Roadside Picnic - Arkady and Boris Strugatsky Rogue Moon - Algis Budrys Cities In Flight - James Blish The Demolished Man - Alfred Bester The Stars My Destination - Alfred Bester Tau Zero - Poul Anderson Solaris - Stanislaw Lem Check out my discussion of novels to read to get you into science-fiction:    • Ten Great Novels To Get You Into Science-F...   #stanisławlem #sciencefiction #scifi #philosophy #books #novel