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Throughout history, man has been searching for better ways to gather information about his universe. But although they may have longed for it, not even the most brilliant minds could conceive of a device as infinitely powerful or as immeasurably precise as the macroscope, until the twenty-first century. By analyzing information carried on macrons, this unbelievable tool brought the whole universe of wonders to man's doorstep. The macroscope was seen by many as the salvation of the human race. But in the hands of the wrong man, the macroscope could be immensely destructive-infinitely more dangerous than the nuclear bomb. By searching to know too much, man could destroy the very essence of his mind. This is the powerful story of man's struggle with technology, and also the story of his human struggle with himself. This novel takes us across the breathtaking ranges of space as well as through the most touching places in the human heart. It is a story of coming of age, of sacrifice, and of love. It is the story of man's desperate search for a compromise between his mind and his heart, between knowledge and humanity.
Is Macroscope appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This hard science fiction novel explores complex philosophical themes about technology, knowledge, and humanity's place in the universe. Contains mature conceptual content about the dangers of unlimited knowledge and the potential for psychological destruction through information overload.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mental manipulation and psychological harm.
Who'll love this
Teens who love thought-provoking science fiction will appreciate this ambitious exploration of humanity's relationship with powerful technology and the cosmos.