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human-transcendence
The idea that Old One represents a human transcendent being, indicating an evolution beyond normal human limits.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 846
This chapter fragment explores speculative ideas about the character Old One, suggesting he might be a human transcendent and possibly descended from Pham. It considers the possibility that the Qeng Ho escaped and played a role in relocating humanity to Nyjora, with a narrative goal of revealing this connection through the refugee ship. The text also notes a need to reconcile Old One's apparent young age with these theories to satisfy reader understanding.