I know that Lem has many fans, including among the readers here. But I’ve never looked behind the stories I’ve read (which are few). Here’s a video that tlks a little about Lem’s biography and how it shaped his writing. I think I’m going to have to read some more Lem.
Orion's Cold Fire
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My fave book of his is “The Cyberiad”.
It has been a while since I read his books.