temporal-terminology

Discussion about the correct term for a billion-year time span, choosing 'aeon' over 'eon' for consistency.

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A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge

Chapter 1068

This chapter consists primarily of authorial notes and editorial comments rather than narrative content. It addresses terminology clarifications, such as the use of 'aeon' versus 'eon' for billion-year time spans, and distinctions in the use of the word 'archive' within the story's context. The notes also reflect on narrative consistency regarding the depiction of storms and star classifications, indicating the author's attention to world-building and internal coherence.