17. More specifically, what subverts intent of Farnham's Freehold is Heinlein's lapsing into stereotypes he's not even conscious of.
27. More broadly, Heinlein pushed himself to imagine a post-racial future but couldn't quite do it b/c of his own limits.
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28. Friday (1982) is interesting as late-period Heinlein meditation on race. He self-critiques earlier eugenic ideas.
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29. What's also good in Friday is he gets at how racism creates self-doubt & insecurity in racialized people. Surprisingly insightful.
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@HeerJeet for talking Heinlein, race. I really like your 20+ tweet essays. Always illuminating.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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