It is blasphemy to separate oneself from the earth and look down on it like a god. It is more than blasphemy, it is dangerous. We can never be gods, … - N. K. Jemisin

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It is blasphemy to separate oneself from the earth and look down on it like a god. It is more than blasphemy, it is dangerous. We can never be gods, after all—but we can become something less than human with frightening ease.

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About N. K. Jemisin

Nora Keita Jemisin (born September 19, 1972) is an American speculative fiction writer and blogger.

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Alternative Names: Nora K. Jemisin Nora Keita Jemisin
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