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Consider Phlebas

by Iain M. Banks · 1987

The first Culture novel, introducing Iain M. Banks's post-scarcity science fiction universe.

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Iain M. Banks · Science fiction author

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Iain M. BanksScience fiction author

Author of the Culture novels, including Consider Phlebas.

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Science FictionAICivilization

Consider Phlebas

by Iain M. Banks · 1987

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Iain M. Banks · Science fiction author

Documented citation: Public indexes report Hassabis praising Banks's Culture series and naming Consider Phlebas in that context.

Documented citation Mentioned social Demis Hassabis post about the Culture series and Consider Phlebas

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