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“Science fiction is never about the future, in the same way history is rarely about the past: they're both parable formats for examining or commenting on the present.”

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A. A. Gill
A. A. Gill

A. A. Gill was a British writer renowned for his sharp wit and incisive observations. He was a journalist, critic, and author, contributing to publications such as The Sunday Times, The Observer, and The Daily Telegraph. His writing covered a diverse array of topics, from travel and food to art and culture. more

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