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Diaspora / Greg Egan

In the 30th century, humanity is divided into digital software, robotic entities, and biological holdouts. When an astrophysical disaster threatens the solar system, a genderless digital being leads a quest into a higher dimension to ensure the survival of their civilisation.

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