About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of women gaining lethal electrical powers as depicted in Naomi Alderman's 'The Power'.

In Naomi Alderman's "The Power" women all over the planet suddenly develop the ability to shoot electrical shocks, to the point of lethality. The natural order is entirely inverted, with men easily overpowered by women, and resulting societal tumult. Katherine Mangu-Ward joins to discuss.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Heaton

Guest: Katherine Mangu-Ward

Topics covered

• gender dynamics
• societal change
• power inversion
• electrical abilities
• feminism
• science fiction

Keywords

• Naomi Alderman
• The Power
• Katherine Mangu-Ward
• gender
• electrocution
• society
• power dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Power

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