Writers of feminist dystopian fiction are alert to the realities that grind down women's lives, that make the unthinkable suddenly thinkable.
Naomi AldermanRead
One of the hardest challenges posed by the modern world is how to deal with abundance. It's even harder to confront because admitting that it's a problem seems spoiled.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote addresses the difficulty of managing abundance in modern society and the reluctance to recognize it as an issue.
Naomi Alderman highlights a significant challenge of contemporary life: the struggle to navigate the overwhelming abundance we often face. This challenge is compounded by the social stigma attached to admitting that such abundance can have negative consequences, as it may seem ungrateful or privileged to voice concerns about it.
Themes
AbundanceModern WorldChallengeAdmittanceProblem
In practice
Example use cases
During a conference on consumer behavior, one might quote this to spark discussion about the implications of excess.
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