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immortality-through-descendants
The idea that humans seek immortality not only personally but also through their children and lasting works.
1 chapter across 1 book
Between the Strokes of Night (1985)Charles Sheffield
Chapter 45
In this chapter, Charlene and Emil reflect on their life on a cold, distant planet and the future of their children, Damon and Sylvia, who are growing up with the legacy of human space diaspora. Emil philosophizes about humanity's quest for immortality through space, time, and descendants, while Charlene contemplates the continuity of life and love across generations, including those long gone like Wolfgang Gibbs. The chapter closes with a tender family moment, emphasizing the balance between past, present, and future human experiences.