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“Come, let us hasten to a higher plane, Where dyads tread the fairy fields of Venn, Their indices bedecked from one to _ n, Commingled in an endless Markov chain!”

Quote by Stanislaw Lem

Book:The Cyberiad

Work

The Cyberiad is a satirical and philosophical collection of science fiction short stories that explores themes of technology, artificial intelligence, and the human condition. The stories are set in a futuristic universe and feature a diverse cast of characters engaging in various adventures and misadventures. more

Author

Stanislaw Lem was a Polish science fiction novelist, writer, and philosopher. His works are renowned for their profound philosophical insights and unique literary style, profoundly influencing science fiction literature. Lem's many novels, including 'Solaris', 'Soylent Green', and 'Fahrenheit 451', have won widespread readership and numerous literary awards, and have inspired many writers to come. more

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Book:The Cyberiad

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