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Quote by Brian Aldiss

“The fatal error of much science fiction has been to subscribe to an optimism based on the idea that revolution, or a new gimmick, or a bunch of strong men, or an invasion of aliens, or the conquest of other planets, or the annihilation of half the world--in short, pretty nearly anything but the facing up to the integral and irredeemable nature of mankind--can bring about utopian situations. It is the old error of the externalization of evil.”

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Brian Aldiss

Brian Aldiss, born on August 18, 1925, is a renowned British film writer. His works span a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, and are known for their unique imagination and profound thematic exploration. more

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