13/05/2026
These excerpts from A. E. van Vogt’s **The World of Null-A** follow **Gilbert Gosseyn**, a man who discovers his identity and memories have been **artificially manipulated**. During a high-stakes competition on a future Earth, Gosseyn realizes he is at the center of a **global conspiracy** involving the planet's president and mysterious interstellar forces. After being **brutally executed** by his enemies for his perceived threat to their plans, he inexplicably awakens in perfect health on **Venus**. He eventually infiltrates a remote hospital and captures **John Prescott**, a man he suspects is an agent for the galactic plotters. Throughout the narrative, the story emphasizes **non-Aristotelian philosophy** and mental training as tools for human evolution and survival. This science fiction overview highlights Gosseyn's struggle to uncover his **true purpose** while navigating a world where his own mind is an enigma.
