The Instrumentality of Mankind
GPTKB entity
Statements (73)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:organization
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:The_Player_of_Games
gptkb:Use_of_Weapons |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Iain_M._Banks
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
various media
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| gptkbp:examines |
literary critiques
the context of ethics the context of power dynamics socio-economic discussions the context of interstellar relations |
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
other factions
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| gptkbp:has_goal |
promote peace
maintain stability |
| gptkbp:has_member |
various species
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Instrumentality of Mankind
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
sci-fi discussions
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
the balance of power the idea of progress the theme of control the idea of governance |
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
gptkb:philosophical_debates
gptkb:organization moral questions |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
post-scarcity society
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| gptkbp:is_compared_to |
gptkb:The_Culture
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| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
the narrative of The Culture
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a controversial organization
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
its methods
its lack of transparency its authoritarianism authoritarian methods its interventionist policies |
| gptkbp:is_described_as |
a powerful entity
a shadowy organization a complex organization a controversial entity a pivotal organization |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
character arcs
character motivations the context of war socio-political themes narrative devices the context of governance |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
The Culture novels
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| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
utilitarian philosophy
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:organization technological advancements cultural exchanges interstellar politics |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:advanced_technology
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| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the concept of utopia
the theme of survival the concept of order the concept of control the theme of ethics the theme of intervention |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
a larger narrative
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| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
gptkb:various_characters
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| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
ethical dilemmas
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| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
humanity's flaws
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:The_Culture_universe
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:The_Culture_series
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| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
a necessary evil
a necessary institution a balancing force a manipulative force a necessary evil in society |
| gptkbp:utilizes |
gptkb:technology
gptkb:helicopter |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Black_Company
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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