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The machine conceals it’s machinations

There are more servants, more services in orgoreyn than in karhide. This is because all orgota are employees of the state; the stare must find employment for all citizens, and does so.

Eighrhhgw when the politicians don’t stop talking about “creating jobs”

Almost 100 pages in and I do not know what any of these words mean, and I suspect I never I will

Gethenians could make their vehicles go faster, but they do not. If asked why not, they answer “why?” Like asking Terrans why all our vehicles must go so fast; we answer “why not?” No disputing tastes. Terrains tend to feel they’ve got to get ahead, make progress. The people of winter, who always live in the the Year One, feel that progress is less important than presence.

Patriotism is fear? Political and not poetical? Ursula spitting facts again !