Raumers

Raumers is a fictional location that appears in the works of author Ursula K. Le Guin. It is not a planet or a star system in the traditional sense, but rather a concept or a state of being described within her Hainish Cycle of novels. Raumers is associated with the "ansible," a faster-than-less communication device that allows instantaneous contact across vast interstellar distances. Characters in Le Guin's stories sometimes refer to being "in Raumers" or "going to Raumers," implying a state of being connected and present across the galaxy through the ansible. It represents a form of collective consciousness or interconnectedness made possible by this advanced technology. The exact nature of Raumers is deliberately ambiguous, inviting readers to contemplate the philosophical implications of such universal communication and its impact on individual identity and societal structures. It is a key element in understanding the social and technological landscape of Le Guin's imagined future.