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“The clock indicates the moment-but what does eternity indicate?”

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Paul Di Filippo

Paul Di Filippo is an American science fiction writer born on October 29, 1954. His works are known for their unique imagination and profound philosophical insights, spanning various subgenres of science fiction. more

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Source: Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business