Against the Fall of Night

The world-building in this novel feels so layered and poetic; I wonder what sparked Clarke's vision of a collapsing civilization trying to find its way again.

I felt the story dragged at times, but it also made the moments of discovery more impactful. Was that intentional to build suspense?

Clarke's ideas about humanity's reliance on technology seem more pertinent than ever. Do readers see parallels with our current world?