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The Sound of Thunder
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Ray Bradbury's 'A Sound of Thunder' is a short story exploring the concept of time travel and its consequences.
The story follows a hunting expedition that travels to the prehistoric era, where a seemingly insignificant act of killing a butterfly has unforeseen and catastrophic effects on the present.
The story highlights the interconnectedness of events and the butterfly effect, where small changes can have large-scale repercussions.
It's a classic example of science fiction exploring themes of causality and the fragility of time.
The story's impact on the reader is profound, leaving them to ponder the implications of altering the past.
The story follows a hunting expedition that travels to the prehistoric era, where a seemingly insignificant act of killing a butterfly has unforeseen and catastrophic effects on the present.
The story highlights the interconnectedness of events and the butterfly effect, where small changes can have large-scale repercussions.
It's a classic example of science fiction exploring themes of causality and the fragility of time.
The story's impact on the reader is profound, leaving them to ponder the implications of altering the past.
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George R.R. Martin in the context of the 'butterfly effect' and its impact on storytelling.
George R.R. Martin in the context of the 'butterfly effect' and its impact on storytelling.
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Kara Swisher in reference to Ray Bradbury's work on time travel, highlighting the butterfly effect.
Kara Swisher in reference to Ray Bradbury's work on time travel, highlighting the butterfly effect.
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