Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fictional_character
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| gptkbp:are_depicted_as_lacking |
common sense
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| gptkbp:are_known_for |
gptkb:harbor
eccentric behavior lack of social skills disregard for the environment float above the ground their obsession with mathematics |
| gptkbp:are_known_to_prioritize |
theoretical pursuits over practical ones
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| gptkbp:are_often_criticized_for_their |
lack of empathy
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| gptkbp:are_often_seen_as_a_critique_of |
scientific rationalism
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| gptkbp:are_often_seen_as_a_metaphor_for |
intellectual elitism
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| gptkbp:are_often_seen_as_a_reflection_of |
societal issues
|
| gptkbp:are_part_of |
satirical commentary
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| gptkbp:are_part_of_a_narrative_about |
human folly
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Gulliver's_Travels
large telescopes aloof and detached |
| gptkbp:depicts |
the dangers of excessive rationalism
|
| gptkbp:focus |
theoretical knowledge
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| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
the ground dwellers
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| gptkbp:have_a_unique_language |
gptkb:Laputan_language
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Laputans
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| gptkbp:interacts_with |
gptkb:Gulliver
|
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
absent-minded
intellectual pursuits disconnection from reality overly complex inventions lack of practical skills overly analytical nature their neglect of practical matters |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
their impracticality
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| gptkbp:is_described_as_having |
gptkb:advanced_technology
a complex social hierarchy a unique culture a unique perspective on life a rigid social structure a disdain for manual labor a fascination with the stars |
| gptkbp:is_inhabited_by |
gptkb:Laputa
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:scientific_experiments
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| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
futility
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
the Houyhnhnms
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| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
out of touch with reality
isolated from others disconnected from nature overly focused on theory. the absurdity of certain ideologies |
| gptkbp:is_often_involved_in |
absurd discussions
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| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
a critique of contemporary society
ignore practical needs misunderstand basic human needs struggle with practical tasks |
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:intellectuals
self-absorbed |
| gptkbp:ruler |
the King of Laputa
|
| gptkbp:skills |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:uses |
magnetism
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