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# Better Worlds: A Theory of Flight: Now Live!
- URL: https://www.andrewliptak.com/justina-ireland-a-theory-of-flight-better-worlds-science-fiction/
- Published: 2019-01-14T15:21:56.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-25T13:27:03.000Z
- Author: Andrew Liptak
- Tags: Fiction, Announcement

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Our science fiction anthology [*Better Worlds*](https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/5/18055980/better-worlds-science-fiction-short-stories-video?ref=andrewliptak.com) is now live, starting with the first story, Justina Ireland’s “[A Theory of Flight](https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/14/18139316/justina-ireland-theory-of-flight-story-rocket-better-worlds?ref=andrewliptak.com)”!

This is a really outstanding short story about open-sourced rockets, racial justice, and revolution. Give it a read (and watch the fantastic short film that accompanies it!” Then go and read the [Q&A with Ireland](https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/14/18175221/justina-ireland-interview-sci-fi-inequality-better-worlds?ref=andrewliptak.com).