# Power and Responsibility in Short Science Fiction

> Theme guide for Short Science Fiction by Noel Loomis.

The narratives examine the burden of power, whether it's a young mutant president leading a hemisphere, a manager using time travel to exploit workers, or a god deciding to create a new species, and question whether those in power are worthy or responsible.

## Where it surfaces

- [Electron Eat Electron](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_2_se/chapters/electron-eat-electron): Wadsworth, as a young mutant, bears the immense responsibility of defending a hemisphere, making decisions that sacrifice cities to save civilization.
- [The Wealth of Echindul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_2_se/chapters/the-wealth-of-echindul): The wealth from the stones brings both opportunity and danger, as Grant must navigate the corrupt power structures of The Pass.
- [Day's Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_science_fiction_2_se/chapters/day-s-work): Dalen's challenge to Mogar's authority and the responsibility of creating a new species.

## Links

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