Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Still relevant considering the struggle of contemporary neuroscience to reconcile the rational part of our brain, strictly responding to stimuli and the need for emotional components in our decision making.
An excellent example of true sci-fi, speculating on the basic makeup of humanity and its potential as it is exposed to new situations and an expanding universe.
The story meditates on the essence of human nature, the consequences of iron discipline and the ambition to eliminate human error and fallibility. In the end the story reaffirms the validity of cherished human traits such as creativity and individuality as an essential part of human nature.