“This had not endeared him to exobiologists such as Dr Perera, who took exactly the opposite view. To them, the only purpose of the Universe was the production of intelligence, and they were apt to talk sneeringly about purely astronomical phenomena, 'Mere dead matter' was one of their favourite phrases.”
In this groundbreaking science fiction novel, an enigmatic alien spacecraft called Rama is discovered in the solar system. The story follows the human exploration of this vast and mysterious vessel, uncovering its secrets and origins. more
Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction author, writer, and science popularizer. Known for his science fiction novels and predictions about future technology, his most famous works include '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Rendezvous with Rama'. Clarke's science fiction novels are not only literarily valuable but also had a profound impact on science fiction films and television. more
“All you ever were was a little bit of the universe, thinking to itself.”
“Oh, death in space was most humorous.”
“But... it's one of those laws of the universe, isn't it? Nothing stays the same. Things change.”