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“The past is a kind of future that has already happened.”

Quote by Bruce Sterling

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Bruce Sterling, born on April 14, 1954, is an influential American science fiction author known for his unique perspective on the future and profound insights into technological development. His works cover a wide range of themes from social commentary to technological prophecy, and his novels and short stories have won numerous science fiction awards. more

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