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#83 Life on a second class planet: The Long Result (1965) by John Brunner

#83 Life on a second class planet: The Long Result (1965) by John Brunner

Update: 2023-01-19

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If humans mastered the stars and met other alien species, what would they do in order to stay on top? This short episode covers The Long Result, a 1965 sci-fi novel by British author John Brunner which is part of a transitional period in his fascinating career.

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#83 Life on a second class planet: The Long Result (1965) by John Brunner

#83 Life on a second class planet: The Long Result (1965) by John Brunner

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