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Tower of Glass by Robert Silverberg:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas
Interesting novel about a man who wishes to communicate with the stars. His wealth and future engineering talents bring about a soaring building constructed in the Arctic. Select an invention:
Jack In - first use of term |
Refrigeration Tape - ground cooling |
Tower of Glass - SETI architecture |
Transmat - instant transport |
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