About “Human Is”
"Human Is" is a science fiction short story by Philip K. Dick, first published in Startling Stories in the Winter 1955 issue. The story follows a woman whose husband returns from a survey mission to the dying planet Rexor IV. He has undergone a transformation—his psyche has been replaced by a Rexorian, making him kinder and more emotionally stable. This change creates a crisis for the woman, as she must confront the new version of her husband and the implications of his transformation. The story explores themes of identity, change, and the nature of humanity. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1955