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As suggested by the title, the main theme of the book is the end of humanity's "childhood" into a new era.
 
[[Shout -Out|Shout Outs]] to it in fiction are not uncommon, ranging from some in ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' and ''[[Xenogears (Video Game)|Xenogears]]'' to the cover of [[Led Zeppelin (Music)|Led Zeppelin]]'s ''Houses of the Holy", and the [[Genesis (Music)|Genesis]] song "Watcher Of The Skies".
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* [[Gainax Ending]]: Indeed, probably one of the most direct inspirations for the [[Trope Namer]].
* [[Genetic Memory]]: Discussed then inverted.
* [[The Great Politics Mess -Up]]: Semi-averted, see [[Orwellian Retcon]] below.
* [[Hive Mind]]: A big galaxy spanning one.
* [[Humanoid Aliens]]
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