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From: Roberts.PA@PARC-MAXC.ARPA@sri-unix.UUCP
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Subject: Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey. . .
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Date: Wed, 12-Oct-83 19:28:28 EDT
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Posted: Wed Oct 12 19:28:28 1983
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I don't remember it very well, but it went something like this:

A long time ago some extra-terrestrials planted a big black slab on the
earth, and it somehow caused apes to learn how to use tools.

In the late 20th century, humans discovered a slab like that on the
moon.  When it was exposed to light, it sent off a signal to Saturn (I
think).  So the space program decided to send somebody to Saturn to see
what was up.  When the astronaut got there (after a bunch of space
adventures), he went through a psychedelic experience which resulted in
his being born as a new kind of being, some kind of protector for earth.

Hope this was more helpful than "read the book",
-Terry