I think that, when I think about the future that 'The Water Knife' represents, it's one where there's a lack of oversight, planning and organization. Paolo Bacigalupi futureknifelack Change image and share on social
Mostly I sat down and said, 'I'm not going to write a boring story.' And that actually, surprisingly, solves most of your problems. Paolo Bacigalupi boreproblemsit Change image and share on social
I say I write extrapolations. I look at data points and ask what the world could look like. Paolo Bacigalupi datumextrapolationpoint Change image and share on social
I am interested in agricultural corporations and how they function. The idea that they own the genetics of our food supply is a really compelling thing to me. Paolo Bacigalupi agriculturalcompelcorporation Change image and share on social
Everyone in China knows The Topics. The television stations and newspapers run the same state-generated stories all across the country, and the Chinese form their opinions based on these somewhat controlled sources. Paolo Bacigalupi basechinachinese share on social
When we live the 21st-century good life, almost every aspect of it is predicated on not looking at the implications of what we're up to. Happiness at this point has a lot to do with not looking, so you don't feel complicit in some vast and awful enterprise. Paolo Bacigalupi 21staspectawful share on social
As a writer, you should care about reluctant readers. You want these kids to feel like books are amazing and cool and that they're an escape. Paolo Bacigalupi amazebookcare Change image and share on social
The sources and research I use for my inspiration aren't your typical sci-fi subjects, but it's really driven by obsession and personal anxiety more than trying to take up the sword and do what's right. Paolo Bacigalupi anxietydriveinspiration share on social
A wise human would have an understanding of the supply chain and how the pieces fit together. But it's against our nature to think about it. Paolo Bacigalupi chainfithuman Change image and share on social
We're all happier when we know less, because the details are frightening and haven't really improved much. The more you pay attention, the more horrifying the world is. Paolo Bacigalupi attentiondetailfrighten Change image and share on social
