Seveneves by Neal Stephenson
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"Seveneves" by Neal Stephenson is a science fiction novel that explores humanity's survival after the Moon's catastrophic disintegration. The story begins with the Moon's unexpected shattering into seven large pieces, which will eventually collide and fragment, leading to a "Hard Rain" of debris that will render Earth uninhabitable. This event prompts a global effort to preserve humanity by launching people and resources into space, primarily using the International Space Station and a network of orbiting habitats known as the Cloud Ark. The novel spans thousands of years, detailing the transformation of human society into a space-based civilization. It delves into themes of survival, genetic engineering, and societal evolution. After 5,000 years, humanity has developed into seven distinct races, each descended from one of the original survivors. The book concludes with a vision of a transformed Earth and a new human society, divided into factions with differing views on technology and progress. Stephenson's work combines detailed scientific explanations with a compelling narrative of human resilience and adaptation.
