Ringworld

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"Ringworld" by Larry Niven is a seminal science fiction novel published in 1970. It explores the concept of a megastructure known as a ringworld, a massive rotating ring around a star, providing a habitable surface area equivalent to millions of Earths. The story follows Louis Wu, a 200-year-old man, Teela Brown, a young woman genetically engineered for luck, Nessus, a Pierson's Puppeteer, and Speaker-to-Animals, a Kzin ambassador. They embark on a mission to explore this mysterious construct, discovering a civilization in ruins and facing numerous challenges. The novel delves into themes of technological collapse, cultural regression, and the consequences of advanced technology. Niven's worldbuilding is renowned for its blend of physics and biology, creating a richly detailed universe. "Ringworld" won several awards, including the Hugo and Nebula Awards, and is part of Niven's Known Space universe. It has been followed by several sequels and prequels, cementing its place as a classic in science fiction literature.