I've searched the forums but haven't found a mention of this great book. 1984 is talked about and The Moon is A Harsh Mistress is talked about. But one book that is prophetic and very short is the Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis, it is very short. I highly recommend reading the third chapter The Abolition of man, it's about as difficult as a long article. C.S Lewis is one of those great communicators; like Rip he makes complex ideas seem almost obvious.
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