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“A Dark Age is not just a period in which people no longer know how to do things. The real key is that people no longer remember that certain things can be done at all.”

Quote by Jerry Pournelle

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Jerry Pournelle

Jerry Pournelle is an influential American science fiction writer born on August 7, 1933. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and complex narrative structures, having a significant impact on the science fiction genre. more

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