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Nostalgia in the Light: A Lamplighter's Tale
This chapter juxtaposes the promises of artificial intelligence with the evocative memories of Stephen Fothergill, a lamplighter from the 1980s, highlighting the cultural significance of gas lamps. Through Fothergill's life, it explores themes of nostalgia, simplicity, and the impact of personal tragedy on relationships amidst the backdrop of modernity.
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