Like, increased empathy or altered your perspective a bit.
On a lighthearted note, 1984 taught me that most people who quote it in political discussions have probably never actually read it.
Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy
How to lie with statistics
Ringworld
Discworld is the cliché here but for good reason
Indeed it has quite some interesting food options! :D
I grew up with Pratchett’s voice in my head and I’m certain I’m a better person for it.
I still haven’t brought myself to read The Shepherd’s crown.
GNU Terry Pratchett.
The expanse influenced my idea of what the future might look like if current trends continue. Oppression, otherizing, and massive mega corps don’t magically go away just because we’re in space. We need to systematically address these things.
Outside The Dog Museum by Jonathan Carroll.
The science fiction stories of Cordwainer Smith
