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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Contact
gptkb:Contact_(1978)
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:1997
gptkb:Contact_(film)
gptkb:film
commercially successful
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Carl_Sagan
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Hugo_Award_for_Best_Novel
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gptkbp:cast
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gptkb:Jodie_Foster
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gptkbp:challenges
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overcoming skepticism.
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gptkbp:character
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between personal and professional life.
in the possibility of life beyond Earth.
on the scientific community.
search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
to find meaning in the universe.
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Ellie's growth as a scientist
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gptkbp:character_development
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Ellie Arroway's journey
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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Ellie and her colleagues.
Ellie and her father
scientific vs. religious perspectives
with her mentor.
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gptkbp:character_traits
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determined and curious
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gptkbp:cover_art
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gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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increased interest in SETI
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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references to real scientific theories.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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exploration of humanity's place in the universe.
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Robert_Zemeckis
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Author
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Cold War era.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Contact (novel)
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:film_production_company
gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkb:organization
science fiction literature
public perception of science.
scientific exploration.
future science fiction works.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:SETI
gptkb:The_Search_for_Extraterrestrial_Intelligence
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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Carl Sagan's work in astronomy
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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search for truth
to decode the alien message.
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0671004045
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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inspiring future generations.
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:physicist
gptkb:Ellie_Arroway
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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first-person
linear
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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The universe is a pretty big place.
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gptkbp:page_count
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432
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gptkbp:performance
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highly regarded.
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gptkbp:philosophy
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existence of God.
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gptkbp:plot
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humanity receives a message from extraterrestrial life.
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:1985
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Simon_&_Schuster
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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science fiction fans.
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gptkbp:research
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communication with aliens
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:physicist
near future
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the signal from space
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:themes
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faith vs. science
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