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Improbables: A Satire about Very Large Numbers

di Steve M

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Always the same destination??an extinction eventThis is not the first version of the universe.Our technology brings us to an extinction event and we self-destruct, again and again. 1,142 times so far.Can we finally break the cycle? Or are we stuck in a simulation? A Prequel - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARYMathematics professor Lawrence Chu is in love with professor Kassman. One night he made a drunken claim that the central tendency of the universe indicated they should kiss again. The seemingly nonsensical argument that followed resulted in a breakthrough mathematical model and a weapon. This is a history of that weapon.They are the Goodness Empire and they control 80% of the universe. Don't let the name fool you. It is an empire built on conquest and slavery. Five former enemies now navigate a bumpy new era of cooperation.Chiro is First Minister and head of the largest faction. He is a ruthless leader and 80% is not enough for him.Scientists are about to give him the weapon he needs to finally destroy the rebels in the outer spiral arms. Elaine McGee is a teacher in a slump. Dark clouds follow her everywhere. So she's making changes. She's broken up with her lying, cheating boyfriend and quit smoking for a start.She's in a tent out in the woods making a plan to turn her life around. A weekend of fresh air and fresh starts.Then the spaceship arrived.Welcome to the Final War, Earthling.RESET Behind the matter/anti-matter barrier it is just another quantum physics experiment. Remove the barrier and it will destroy the universe. Can the most improbable team ever created save us? What should you do?Use all your vacation and call your mother. THE FINAL WAR HAS BEGUN.Get IMPROBABLES now.… (altro)
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A blend of "Hitchhikers Guide" mated with "Morons from Outerspace" and "Tripping the Rift." Humorous, satirical, chaotic, and a bit nonsensical. A fun day read without much literary substance. ( )
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Always the same destination??an extinction eventThis is not the first version of the universe.Our technology brings us to an extinction event and we self-destruct, again and again. 1,142 times so far.Can we finally break the cycle? Or are we stuck in a simulation? A Prequel - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARYMathematics professor Lawrence Chu is in love with professor Kassman. One night he made a drunken claim that the central tendency of the universe indicated they should kiss again. The seemingly nonsensical argument that followed resulted in a breakthrough mathematical model and a weapon. This is a history of that weapon.They are the Goodness Empire and they control 80% of the universe. Don't let the name fool you. It is an empire built on conquest and slavery. Five former enemies now navigate a bumpy new era of cooperation.Chiro is First Minister and head of the largest faction. He is a ruthless leader and 80% is not enough for him.Scientists are about to give him the weapon he needs to finally destroy the rebels in the outer spiral arms. Elaine McGee is a teacher in a slump. Dark clouds follow her everywhere. So she's making changes. She's broken up with her lying, cheating boyfriend and quit smoking for a start.She's in a tent out in the woods making a plan to turn her life around. A weekend of fresh air and fresh starts.Then the spaceship arrived.Welcome to the Final War, Earthling.RESET Behind the matter/anti-matter barrier it is just another quantum physics experiment. Remove the barrier and it will destroy the universe. Can the most improbable team ever created save us? What should you do?Use all your vacation and call your mother. THE FINAL WAR HAS BEGUN.Get IMPROBABLES now.

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