“In just the last issue of Science Today there had been an article on some new psychotropic agents of the group of so-called benignimizers (the N,N-dimethylpeptocryptomides), which induced states of undirected joy and beatitude. Yes, yes! I could practically see that article now. Hedonidil, Euphoril, Inebrium, Felicitine, Empathan, Ecstasine, Halcyonal and a whole spate of derivatives. Though by replacing an amino group with a hydroxyl, you obtained instead Furiol, Antagonil, Rabiditine, Sadistizine, Dementium, Flagellan, Juggernol and many other polyparanoidal stimulants of the group of so-called phrensobarbs (for these prompted the most vicious behavior, the lashing out at objects animate as well as inanimate—and especially powerful here were the cannibal-cannabinols and manicomimetics).”
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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