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Quote by Larry Niven

“Any damn fool can predict the past.”

Quote by Larry Niven

Book:Niven's Laws

Work

Niven's Laws delves into the speculative and thought-provoking ideas presented by Larry Niven, exploring the implications of his fictional laws on real-world scenarios and scientific concepts. more

Author

Larry Niven is an influential American science fiction author, born on April 30, 1938. His works are known for their unique imagination, profound philosophical thinking, and distinctive worldview, which have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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