The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

Robert A. Heinlein

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Doctor-RApr 15, 2024

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress to girlfriends (it's a test).

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brudgersApr 1, 2023

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress?

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ckorhonenMar 31, 2023

"The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress" by Robert A. Heinlein (1966): This novel features an AI that becomes self-aware and partners with humans in a fight for lunar independence.

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haakonhrMar 22, 2022

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein stands out a bit.

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ZanniJan 20, 2021

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is a better place to start with Heinlein

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wizzerkingDec 26, 2020

The moon is a harsh mistress

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anoonmooseJun 9, 2020

"The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" by Robert Heinlein

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