A Hunger for the Infinite

In "A Hunger for the Infinite," a novella from Robert Silverberg's Far Horizons anthology, the backdrop of a galactic war between mechanical and biological life unfolds. Set in the universe of "The Galactic Center Saga," the story follows pilots who reach True Center with the aim of destroying a valuable target for the Mechs, while one pilot, Paris, grapples with deeper thoughts. This narrative also explores the decline of humanity, beginning in 3600 AD, through the lens of the Mantis.