Mother Nature

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   Brian Eno Musician, producer and visual artist

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   Suggested for the Manual for Civilization.

   Brian Eno's books for the Manual for Civilization↗ Organization pagelongnow.org The Long Now Foundation · 28 Feb 2014 · checked 12 Nov 2026

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