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“I set many of my stories in a gritty "realist" world, but one that is plagued by an overuse of technology, which is akin to the world we find ourselves living in now.”

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Alexander Weinstein

Alexander Weinstein was a prominent figure in the field of [Occupation/Category]. Born on January 21, 1897, and passed away on November 6, 1979, he made significant contributions to his field. more

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