“It was a truism that all civilizations were basically neurotic until they made contact with everybody else and found their place within the ever-changing meta-civilisation of other beings, because, until then, during the stage when they honestly believed they might be entirely alone in existence, all solo societies were possessed of both an inflated sense of their own importance and a kind of existential terror at the sheer scale and apparent emptiness of the universe.”
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Iain Banks
Iain Banks, born Alexander Robertson MacIntosh on February 16, 1954, in Scotland, was a renowned British author. Known for his science fiction and literary novels, his most famous works include the 'Culture' series and the 'Civilization' series. Banks' writing spanned multiple literary genres, including science fiction, fantasy, literary, and crime novels. He passed away on June 9, 2013, due to cancer. Iain Banks is celebrated for his science fiction novels, which are praised for their unique worldviews and profound philosophical insights. He also penned a series of literary novels that delve into complex human issues. Banks' work has had a significant impact on contemporary literature, with his intricate narrative structures and imaginative storytelling inspiring future writers and readers. more
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