Mother of Invention

Short Story by Nnedi Okorafor

In a future Nigeria, a pregnant woman is isolated in her smart house to avoid deadly exposure to genetically modified pollen. As the danger increases, her house surprises by helping her give birth and taking her to safety. In this story, the author of the award-winning Binti trilogy contemplates themes of progress and consequences, technology and nature, where the stakes couldn’t be higher and the humans aren’t always in control.  

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Themes: Change vs. Tradition, Phases of life

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