• #151 Ancient mistakes: Look to Windward (2000) by Iain M. Banks

  • Apr 3 2025
  • Length: 8 mins
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#151 Ancient mistakes: Look to Windward (2000) by Iain M. Banks

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  • The Culture is run by Minds - AI constructs of immense computing power, some of the greatest intelligences in the galaxy. But no amount of intelligence can prevent you from making mistakes.

    The sixth novel in the Culture series by Iain M. Banks, Look to Windward was first published in 2000. It deals with effects of mistakes made by the Minds. As part of Banks' extended examination of the topic of intervention, it particularly focuses on an attempt to mould the future of a race of cat-like aliens, with resulted in disaster. The Chelgrians were plunged into a brief but appalling civil war. Now, the Culture may be about to feel the consequences.

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