Man has one name, and many more than two natures. But the e… - John Brunner

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Man has one name, and many more than two natures. But the essential two are these: that he shall strive to impose order on chaos, and that he shall strive to take advantage of chaos… A third element of man’s nature is this: that he shall not understand what he is doing.

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John Kilian Houston Brunner (September 24, 1934 – August 26, 1995) was a science fiction author. His work in the new wave sub-genre is highly acclaimed and influential. His earlier (prolific, often pseudonymous) space operas are generally considered unremarkable.

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Birth Name: John Kilian Houston Brunner

Alternative Names: K. H. Brunner • Henry Crosstrees, Jr. • Gill Hunt • John Loxmith • Ellis Quick • Trevor Staines • Keith Woodcott

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