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The Giving Plague by David Brin
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A new plague that affects behavior. |
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Title: The Giving Plague
Author: David Brin
Length: short story
First Publication: Interzone 1988
Awards: Hugo Nomination for Best Short Story 1989.
What the Story is About: ALAS is a new virus that increases altruism – how will it change mankind?
You can listen to an audio version of “The Giving Plague” at Escape Pod.
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Categories: 1980-1989 • Audio • Brin - David • Interzone • Microbes & Viruses • Short Fiction
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