What inspired the vision of a city that spans an entire planet in this story?
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The City and the Stars

The City and the Stars
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What inspired the vision of a city that spans an entire planet in this story?
Did anyone else find the philosophical questions about human purpose deeply unsettling?
How do you think the pacing affected the story's impact—was the slower middle section intentional?