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It's basically magic. Telepathy and prophecy and being able to discern the future with 'math' are used extensively in the books. It's just part of the world.
This isn't our universe. It's an alternative reality with themes that sometimes mirror portion of life on Earth and offer alternative angles to view those themes so that we might think about our own problems in a new way. That's what sci fi is all about.
I'm fine with basically magic, but I do like at least some pseudo explanation of the fictional science. If they leave it as a mystery then it is too far on the fantasy scale for my tastes.
check my half-assed theory. I'm too proud with it.
I've read it, but I'm somewhat busy to fully contemplate it and give a response right at the moment. 😅
im will be waiting. I am just over the moon enthusiastic about being part of sth that is relatively newly taking of, or might. and by that I mean lemmy. take all the time. but pls make sure to write back.
I don't think it is basically magic. I think they added contemporary layers to the source material and this is one of them. I've written it as another answer next to yours below the same question you just answered. I'd love to hear your feedback as a book reader.