This article explores the philosophical spirituality in Stanislaw Lem's science fiction, focusing on his portrayal of humanity's search for meaning within an indifferent, often unknowable universe. Through works like Solaris and His Master’s Voice, Lem delves into themes of cosmic mystery, the limits of human knowledge, and the journey toward gnosis, or self-realization, within a vast, complex reality. The article highlights how Lem’s ideas laid the groundwork for cyberpunk’s existential exploration, where technology and consciousness intersect in a quest to understand both the self and the universe. Includes a extra short story!
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