“The most human thing about anyone is a thing he learns and ... and earns. It's a thing he can't have when he's very young; if he gets it at all, he gets it after a long search and a deep conviction. After that it's truly part of him as long as he lives.”
This novel delves into a future where humanity has evolved beyond its current form, intertwining with advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The story examines the ethical and philosophical implications of this transformation, as individuals push the limits of what it means to be human. more
Theodore Sturgeon (February 26, 1918 – May 8, 1985) was an American science fiction writer and short story master, known for his unique narrative style and profound humanistic concerns. Born in Staten Island, New York, as Edward Hamilton Waldo, he later adopted his stepfather's surname. Active from the 1940s to the 1970s, Sturgeon wrote classic stories like 'Microcosmic God' and 'More Than Human,' and coined 'Sturgeon's Law'—'90% of science fiction is crud, but then 90% of everything is crud.' His works explored human nature, emotion, and social margins, deeply influencing later SF. He won Hugo and Nebula Awards and is often called 'the Shakespeare of science fiction.' more
“Whenever I get depressed, I raise my hemlines. If things don't change, I am bound to be arrested.”
“While craving justice for ourselves, it is never wise to be unjust to others.”
“The sound of the flute will cure epilepsyand sciatic gout.”