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Michael Swanwick
Michael Swanwick

Michael Swanwick is an American science fiction author known for his unique imagination and profound insights into the relationship between technology and humanity. His works cover a wide range of science fiction themes, including time travel, artificial intelligence, and space exploration. more

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“I noticed a long time ago that the Universe rewards belief systems. It doesn't really matter what you believe - it'll be there and waiting for you if you go and look for it. Decide the universe is, say, run by secret enormous teddy bears, and I can guarantee you'll immediately start running across evidence that this is true.”

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