I think in both this story and Le Guin's original the ambiguity is the point. The scenario is one that has no "solution", and pattern-seeking readers then impr

I think in both this story and Le Guin's original the ambiguity is the point. The scenario is one that has no "solution", and pattern-seeking readers then imprint the story with their own worldview (a prime example is the "accelerationist" reply to your comment).