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III. The Ringworld Hypothesis
The concept of a Ringworld, as popularized by science fiction author Larry Niven in his novel “Ringworld,” envisions a massive, habitable structure in the shape of a ring encircling a star. This megastructure provides a vast living area with a day-night cycle and gravitational force similar to that of Earth. While Ringworlds remain a staple of science fiction, the idea of encountering such a structure in reality is a tantalizing prospect.
