“Sirens of Titan” by Kurt Vonnegut talks about this. There is a group that tries to even out natural unfairness with self imposed handicaps. People with great eyesight wear glasses that make them blinder, people with naturally athletic builds tie weights to themselves to slow their movement and so on.
I haven’t read Sirens of Titan, but this did remind me of his short story, “Harrison Bergeron”, which explores some of the same themes. Worth a read, would you say? Haven’t picked up any Vonnegut in years.
“Sirens of Titan” by Kurt Vonnegut talks about this. There is a group that tries to even out natural unfairness with self imposed handicaps. People with great eyesight wear glasses that make them blinder, people with naturally athletic builds tie weights to themselves to slow their movement and so on.
I haven’t read Sirens of Titan, but this did remind me of his short story, “Harrison Bergeron”, which explores some of the same themes. Worth a read, would you say? Haven’t picked up any Vonnegut in years.
I liked parts of it, other parts felt like a drag. I’d say its worth it if you’re craving Kurt’s signature style, otherwise maybe not.
Is that the one where they start flying and someone shoots them with rocket launchers?
If by flying you mean UFOs then yes
Also a Stanislaw Lem novel about a similar premise.
Had to check the spelling of Stanislaus National Forest