A Psalm for the Wild-Built

"A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers is a cozy, philosophical meditation set on the moon Panga, where humans and robots have lived separately for centuries. The story follows Dex, a gender non-binary tea-serving monk who travels between human communities custom-blending teas. Dissatisfied with their purpose, Dex ventures into the wilderness, eventually encountering Splendid Speckled Mosscap, a robot—the first to be seen in 300 years. The narrative explores themes of purpose, satisfaction, consciousness, and co-existence, set against a backdrop of rewilding and past industrial overreach, offering a hopeful and optimistic perspective.