science fiction
Consider Phlebas
A disgraced soldier of the Culture, a vast post-scarcity civilization, is dragged into a brutal war with a fanatical empire that challenges his ideals.Recommended By(6)
"Stewart Brand’s Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" - Stewart Brand
"I’ve been alternating bw sci-fi books and history pods - they go well together. Last 3 years:" - Tim Urban
"Reading The Culture series by Banks. Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI." - Elon Musk
"The most impactful sci-fi stories I've ever read and you should read too" - David Holz
