GL DEEP DIVES

The Day the Aliens Came – A Read & Reflection on Robert Sheckley

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 In this episode of GL Deep Dives, we explore the classic sci-fi short story “The Day the Aliens Came” by Robert Sheckley. Through a calm reading and fresh commentary, we unpack its humor, hidden messages, and eerie relevance to our world today. Was it just a satire—or a deeper truth wrapped in fiction? Join us as we reflect on what this timeless piece says about humanity, otherness, and our own strange expectations of first contact.