Pluribus Fans: Have you read Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke?
Whether you agree with my framing, there are undeniable similarities between Pluribus and Childhood’s End.
Completely different story with the same goal: Making Humanity Grow the Fuck Up.
Childhood's End is a 1953 science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke that explores the arrival of an alien race known as the Overlords on Earth. The Overlords establish a peaceful regime, leading to a utopian era for humanity but at the cost of individuality and creativity. The novel follows the transformation of human children into a collective consciousness, marking the end of humanity as separate individuals. Clarke's work is considered a classic in the genre and has influenced various adaptations and other works in literature and media.
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