Imagine a permanent, shivering gloom, and never a moment without hunger, thirst and exhaustion. Imagine the constant fear of suffering illness or injury.” "You've just described nine-tenths of human history. (Alastair Reynolds)

Imagine a permanent, shivering gloom, and never a moment without hunger, thirst and exhaustion. Imagine the constant fear of suffering illness or injury.” "You've just described nine-tenths of human history.

Alastair Reynolds

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