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“Real power is control. Knowing that you can do anything...and not doing it only because you can.”

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Joan D. Vinge
Joan D. Vinge

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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