A Hole in Space
What's it about
What if you could step through a doorway and instantly be anywhere on Earth? This collection of visionary tales explores the incredible, often terrifying, consequences of teleportation, from crime rings that defy borders to the strange new societies that emerge when distance becomes meaningless. You'll discover how humanity grapples with instant travel, facing challenges like overpopulation on a suddenly small planet and the psychological vertigo of a world without journeys. Niven's stories reveal the unforeseen holes this technology rips in our laws, our cultures, and even our own minds.
Meet the author
Larry Niven is a multiple Hugo and Nebula Award-winning master of hard science fiction, celebrated for creating the iconic Ringworld and the Known Space universe. Drawing on his background in mathematics and psychology, Niven meticulously builds worlds grounded in scientific principles, exploring the vast possibilities of technology and the future of humanity. His stories, like those in A Hole in Space, are renowned for their grand scale, ingenious problem-solving, and a profound sense of wonder that has inspired generations of readers and writers.
What's it about
What if you could step through a doorway and instantly be anywhere on Earth? This collection of visionary tales explores the incredible, often terrifying, consequences of teleportation, from crime rings that defy borders to the strange new societies that emerge when distance becomes meaningless. You'll discover how humanity grapples with instant travel, facing challenges like overpopulation on a suddenly small planet and the psychological vertigo of a world without journeys. Niven's stories reveal the unforeseen holes this technology rips in our laws, our cultures, and even our own minds.
Meet the author
Larry Niven is a multiple Hugo and Nebula Award-winning master of hard science fiction, celebrated for creating the iconic Ringworld and the Known Space universe. Drawing on his background in mathematics and psychology, Niven meticulously builds worlds grounded in scientific principles, exploring the vast possibilities of technology and the future of humanity. His stories, like those in A Hole in Space, are renowned for their grand scale, ingenious problem-solving, and a profound sense of wonder that has inspired generations of readers and writers.
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