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Lost Art

Lost Art

George O. Smith

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2025
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789355467065
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Lost Art by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel first published in 1943. Set in a future world where humanity has achieved interstellar travel and relies on advanced technology, the story revolves around the invention of a device called the 'Bernal'' beam, a powerful weapon with the potential to change the balance of power in the galaxy. This story follows various characters-scientists, military personnel, and politicians-who become embroiled in a complex struggle to control or suppress the technology.Smith’s novel is more than just a tale of technological warfare; it dives into themes about the ethics of scientific advancements, the dangers of unchecked power, and humanity’s dependence on technology. The title, Lost Art, refers to the fact that advanced civilizations have forgotten how to create certain crucial technologies, leading them to rediscover and protect knowledge that could easily be lost again. The novel’s focus on the relationship between humanity and technology is ahead of its time, presaging later science fiction themes about the moral responsibilities of creators and inventors.

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