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“Probably I chose immortality because mortality is a universal human obsession.”

Quote by Joan D. Vinge

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Joan D. Vinge is an American science fiction author born on April 2, 1948. Her works are known for their profound philosophical insights and rich imagination, with 'Snow Crash' and 'Cat's Cradle' being among her most beloved novels. more

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