eschaton
A superintelligence that seeks to stabilize the timeline and prevent destructive time paradoxes by intervening quietly through agents like Martin.
1 chapter across 1 book
Singularity Sky (2003)Charles Stross
In this chapter, Martin confesses to Rachel that he works for the Eschaton, a superintelligence concerned with stabilizing the timeline and preventing catastrophic paradoxes caused by time travel. Rachel, acting as Martin's advocate, confronts him about his deception and struggles to reconcile her trust with the dangerous realities of their situation. The chapter also provides a detailed exposition on the nature of time travel, the instability of history, and the existence of multiple universes, emphasizing the Eschaton's role in maintaining the integrity of the world line to ensure survival.