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Macroscope

by Piers Anthony

In the twenty-first century, the discovery of the macroscope allows humanity to analyse the entire universe through macrons. This narrative explores the struggle to balance the pursuit of infinite knowledge with the preservation of human consciousness.

Accession 15161 ISBN 0722111770 Publisher Sphere
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