So much of literary sci-fi is about creating worlds that are rich and detailed and make sense at a social level. We'll create a world for people and then later present a narrative in that world.
“90% of the divorces are initiated by women. That is really odd. Why? What's going on? What's the great discontent at the heart of it?”
“Peace comes through dealing with people. Peace doesn't come at the end of a bayonet or the end of a gun.”