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The City and the Stars
Last discussed Sep 23, 2026
A 1956 science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke set in a far-future city called Diaspar, governed by an advanced computer, where one young man is born fundamentally different and yearns to explore beyond the city's boundaries.
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Amjad Masad · Sep 23, 2026
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Used for: As an analogy for the societal value of young people who question deeply held assumptions
vs: Compared to Silo and Fallout by the host
"I remembered this sci-fi story that I read once. It's called The City and the Stars. It's about this future city that's governed by AGI."
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