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“SF is a controlled way to think and dream about the future. An integration of the mood and attitude of science (the objective universe) with the fears and hopes that spring from the unconscious. Anything that turns you and your social context, the social you, inside out. Nightmares and visions, always outlined by the barely possible.”

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Gregory Benford
Gregory Benford

Gregory Benford, born on January 30, 1941, is a renowned science fiction author. His works are known for their in-depth scientific exploration and imaginative visions of the future. more

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