“The opportunity for evil in itself does not suffice; people need a rationale as well. Consider how unpleasant, how awkward it must be when your neighbor, catching his breath (and that can happen anytime), screams, 'Why?' - or, 'Aren't you ashamed?!' It's embarrassing to stand there without a ready answer. A crowbar makes a poor rebuttal, everybody senses that. The whole trick lies in having the proper grounds to brush aside such aggravating objections. Contemptuously. Everyone wants to commit a villainy without having to feel like a villain.”
Quote by Stanisław Lem
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The Futurological Congress: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy
The Futurological Congress is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that delves into the complexities of a futuristic world. The story is narrated by Ijon Tichy, a character who travels through various dimensions and experiences the societal changes brought about by technological advancements. The novel is known for its imaginative concepts and philosophical musings on the nature of reality and human existence. more
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