Summary Of A Vector Alphabet Of Interstellar Travel

The story I read, A Vector Alphabet of Interstellar Travel by Yoon Ha Lee, is set in a futuristic world where the universe is populated by different alien civilizations (Lee, 2011). In a populated and civilized universe, interstellar travel is the essential feature of every civilization, and the author imagines different civilizations culturally appropriating interstellar travel in different ways (Lee, 2011). For instance, an unnamed civilization that worships the cult of Mrithaya believes their interstellar travel is a conflagration that must be prevented from reaching into the hands of the outsiders while a civilization called Iothal tries to record and inscribe history using their interstellar technology. On the other hand, a civilization called the dancers are known for the artistic maneuvers of their ships, and another named the Kiatti uses their stardrives as a currency and hopes to trade between universes one day. There is also an unnamed civilization possess a stardrive that kills everyone using it (Lee, 2011). The author also imagines the existence of civilizations that use interstellar travel mainly for war (Lee, 2011).
Man has always transformed his relationship with nature and the technology into something symbolic, cultural, and intangible. The existence of fertility cults in many ancient societies that link women, earth, and reproduction is one example of the interrelationships between man and nature in a time where agriculture plays a fundamental role in society (Behjati-Ardakani et al., 2016). The ubiquitous smartphone also has cultural significance in many societies, from a form of kinship network in Jamaica to an emergent youth identity in Indonesia (Horst & Miller, 2005; Barendregt, 2008). I mentioned agriculture and smartphones as examples because they form an integral part of human life and society at different