The Back of Our Heads

"The Back of Our Heads" by Stephen Barr is a science fiction story that examines big ideas about who we are, what it means to be alive, and how our minds connect to different times and places. The story follows a central character, mostly taking on female forms, as she journeys through life, death, and rebirth, experiencing both ancient and modern times. Through conversations about these different lives, the story tackles how people deal with loss and change. This character thinks about her previous lives, the societies she lived in, and questions of freedom, the roles of women, what it means to know something, and how the past affects the present in her current life. The story is full of dialogue that allows the author to discuss deep philosophical questions, but it also has funny parts to keep readers engaged.