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“Mythology is about Good VS Evil, is it not? We can pretend runes and astrology and reading tea leaves...But to whom do we pray when we are terrified? Carl Sagan's essays?”

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John Steakley was an American science fiction author known for his distinctive writing style and profound insights into the future. His works often explore the conflict between technology and human morality, as well as humanity's place in the universe. more

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