1921 - 2006
Stanislaw Lem was a Polish writer known for his science fiction works. He is celebrated for his novel "Solaris," which explores complex themes of human nature and communication. Lem's writing often delved into philosophical concepts and the implications of technology on society.
We have no need of other worlds. We need mirrors. We don't know what to do with other worlds. A single world, our own, suffices us; but we can't accept it for what it is.
If you crush a cockroach, you're a hero. If you crush a beautiful butterfly, you're a villain. Morals have aesthetic criteria.