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Arrival (Story Of Your Life) \\ Would You Change The Future?

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Take in every detail, don't let a moment go unnoticed. One day it may all be a memory...

From master short story sci-fi writer Ted Chiang, today we're exploring the inspiration behind the movie Arrival, 'Story of Your Life'.

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