(The Futurological Congress) is a 1971 satirical science fiction novel by Polish author Stanisław Lem . It follows the space explorer Ijon Tichy as he navigates a mind-bending transition from a chaotic present to a drug-induced, "utopian" future. Part I: The Costarican Crisis
: Society is now a "psychem" civilization where every problem—from hunger to education—is solved via drugs. Kongres futurologiczny
: Books are no longer read but "eaten" as informational pills, and language has evolved into bizarre new forms like "threever" or "pingle". (The Futurological Congress) is a 1971 satirical science
: Riots and terrorist attacks break out outside the hotel. : Books are no longer read but "eaten"
The story begins with Ijon Tichy attending the Eighth World Futurological Congress in smog-choked, overpopulated Nicosia, Costa Rica. The conference, held at a Hilton hotel, is intended to solve global crises like overpopulation and resource depletion but quickly dissolves into surreal chaos:
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