The State of the Art

The stories feel interconnected but also stand alone, offering a panoramic view of the universe. I'm curious what led to this choice over a continuous narrative.

The stories often depict a tension between progress and loss of tradition, which made me think about our own society's trajectory. How did the author approach balancing this theme?

The richness of the world-building is impressive, and I'm wondering whether the author drew from real-world cultures or created everything from scratch.