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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:1954
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Frederik_Pohl
gptkb:Cyril_M._Kornbluth
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:character_arc
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redemption
Mitchell's journey
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gptkbp:character_development
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Mitchell's transformation
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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gptkb:greed
gptkb:power_struggles
complex relationships
romantic subplot
personal vs corporate
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gptkbp:character_traits
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ambitious
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gptkbp:conflict
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corporate control
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired adaptations
inspired discussions on capitalism
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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advertising slogans
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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commentary on society
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gptkbp:focus
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social commentary
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Author
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gptkbp:has_backstory
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Mitchell's upbringing
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gptkbp:has_gameplay_element
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space travel
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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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The Space Merchants
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gptkbp:influence
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cyberpunk genre
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gptkbp:influenced
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future science fiction works
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Huxley's_Brave_New_World
gptkb:Orwell's_1984
American consumer culture
science fiction tropes
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gptkbp:inspiration
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post-war America
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gptkbp:is_critical_for
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explores capitalism
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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gptkb:wealth
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0345333926
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:film_production_company
gptkb:Mitchell_Courtenay
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:spacecraft
ambition and greed
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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gptkb:comic_book
third-person
satirical
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gptkbp:next_edition
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gptkb:Ballantine_Books
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gptkbp:page_count
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192
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gptkbp:plot
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gptkb:battle
linear
dystopian future
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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corporate betrayal
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gptkbp:published_year
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1953
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Ballantine_Books
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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young adults
cult following
thought-provoking
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gptkbp:resolution
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Mitchell's choices
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:superhero
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:The_Merchants'_War
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gptkbp:setting
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21st century
future Earth
overpopulated cities
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gptkbp:style
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humorous
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gptkbp:symbolism
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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environmental degradation
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gptkbp:theme
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consumerism
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gptkbp:themes
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ethics of consumerism
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Slavers
gptkb:The_Complete_Stories_of_Kurt_Vonnegut
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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