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knowledge-and-power

The chapter explores the paradox of having access to vast ancient knowledge while feeling powerless to change the trajectory of his own civilization.

1 chapter across 1 book

Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky

Chapter 26

In this chapter, Holsten Mason reflects on his lifelong fascination with space exploration and the legacy of the Old Empire as he catalogs ancient knowledge aboard the Gilgamesh. Despite the wealth of information at his fingertips, he grapples with the realization that his own culture is a mere shadow of the past, leading to feelings of depression and disillusionment. The chapter culminates with Holsten being summoned by Commander Guyen to discuss the ongoing terraforming project on the planet below, hinting at future developments.