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“It changed the life of mankind more radically than the printing press. It created suburbs and a hundred other dependencies—sexual and economic and narcotic—upon the automobile. And the automobile paved the way for more profound – more inward- inner dependencies upon Television and then robots, and finally the ultimate and predictable conclusion of it all: the perfection of the chemistry of the mind…It all began, I suppose, with learning to build fires—to warm the cave and keep the predators out. And it ended with time-release Valium.”

Quote by Walter Tevis

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Mockingbird

Harper Lee's renowned work delves into the complexities of human nature and societal norms, offering a poignant narrative that has resonated with readers for generations. more

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Walter Tevis
Walter Tevis

Walter Tevis was an American novelist renowned for his contributions to the genres of sports and science fiction. His novel 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' is a seminal work that delves into themes of alienation and human nature. Born on February 28, 1928, in Richmond, Kentucky, Tevis passed away on August 8, 1984. more

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