Iain M. Banks reacts to the symposium on his book, The Hydrogen Sonata.
Iain M. Banks reacts to the symposium on his book, The Hydrogen Sonata.
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Three particular themes stand out when reading The Hydrogen Sonata as a utopian narrative. The first is that whatever happens, politics seem to be an inevitable feature of human life. Second, that however advanced technology may become, nothing beats human communication. Third, that purpose is essential.
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