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  • Word War

    Word War

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    Adania Shibli

    A story about destruction: « In a matter of minutes, the target is neutralised, the word is erased. »

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  • Without cause

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    Philippe Huneman

    « The exercise here is of a philosopher who would review the AI Act as a text. »

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  • Am Boden

    Am Boden

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    Marc Lunghuss

    A story about eternity. « A fully glued-on carpet is an uncompromising rejection of the future, a denial of death. »

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  • Animal game

    Animal game

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    Agnes Lidbeck

    A story about family. « ‘A woman of few words,’ he smiled. ‘How refreshing.’ »

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