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The products of modern science have already surpassed the wonders of magic.

— Liu Cixin A View from the Stars (2024)

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The world of fantasy and myth isn’t really that large.

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Exploring the secrets of the universe is the basic instinct of all intelligent life.

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(Personally, I’ve never thought it’s sci-fi’s job to represent reality or human nature.)

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The glories and obstacles of the past are just a speck compared to the vastness of the future.

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Quantitative change eventually gives way to qualitative change.

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