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inter-universal-transfer

The concept that a person or matter can be transferred between parallel universes, as hypothesized with Ponter's disappearance and replacement by heavy water.

1 chapter across 1 book

Hominids (2002)Robert J. Sawyer

Chapter 43

In this chapter, Adikor Huld reflects on the mysterious disappearance of Ponter from their universe, hypothesizing that Ponter was transferred through a portal to another universe, likely drowning in heavy water. The narrative then shifts to a conversation between Ponter and Mary, where Ponter explains the advanced personal archival technology of his people and expresses astonishment at humanity's limited space exploration achievements, highlighting differences in technological priorities and historical developments between their worlds.