William Olaf Stapledon, known as Olaf Stapledon (1886–1950), stands as a colossal figure in the realm of early science fiction and philosophical literature. His groundbreaking work has influenced a vast array of writers, from Arthur C. Clarke to Stanislaw Lem. Born in Wallasey, Merseyside, England, Stapledon's educational ventures led him from the University of Oxford to lectureships in psychology...