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Picture this: You might think that ChatGPT is a trendy new invention but what if we told you that it actually first made an appearance in a sci-fi novel?

The Algebraist by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks, published in 2004, featured the idea way before it became a reality. Who knew that a book could predict the future with such accuracy? It’s almost feels like a conversation that the former Google engineer Blake Lemoine might have had with LaMDA: (Excerpts from page 381 – The Algebraist)

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FallenKingdomReads’ list of 10 Classic Science Fiction Books Every Sci-Fi Fan Should Read.

Science fiction has been a popular genre since the 19th century, captivating readers with visions of the future and exploring the boundaries of what is possible. With so many incredible science fiction books to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are ten classic science fiction books every sci-fi fan should read.

This novel follows the story of Hari Seldon, a mathematician who predicts the decline of a galactic empire and sets out to establish a foundation to preserve human knowledge and advance civilization. Asimov’s writing is full of intrigue, philosophy, and scientific concepts that will leave readers captivated.

Communicating with far-off Mars is hard, but new satellite arrangements could make things easier for future missions.

The amount of energy released in this ‘mega-earthquake’ is estimated at 1,023 joules.

Fossils of a 70 million-year-old platypus relative called Patagorhynchus pascuali found in South America show that egg-laying mammals evolved on more than one continent.

A person who is lucidly aware of the miracles that surround him, who has learned to bear up under the loneliness, has made quite a bit of progress on the road to wisdom.

Research suggests inflammation may be just as important as cholesterol as a cause of heart attacks, suggesting different treatments should be considered for prevention.

Analysis By Clare Wilson

A new experiment pulled off the most precise measurement of an electron’s self-generated magnetic field—and the universe’s subatomic model is at stake.