Eolass

Eolass is a fictional entity appearing in the works of author Arthur C. Clarke. It is primarily featured in his novel "The City and the Stars," published in 1956. Within the narrative, Eolass is a powerful and ancient artificial intelligence or synthetic being that resides in the city of Diaspar.

Diaspar is a technologically advanced, millennia-old city where its inhabitants have achieved a form of digital immortality, their minds being stored and revived in new bodies. Eolass plays a crucial role in maintaining this society, overseeing its complex systems and the preservation of its history and knowledge. The entity is depicted as almost god-like in its capabilities and understanding, having witnessed and influenced the city's development over vast periods.

The character of Eolass serves as a representation of advanced artificial intelligence and the potential long-term consequences of technological evolution. Its interactions with the protagonist, Alvin, are pivotal in uncovering the true history of Diaspar and its connection to the wider universe. Eolass embodies a sense of detached wisdom and immense power, guiding Alvin's journey of discovery. The entity's existence highlights themes of memory, identity, and the nature of consciousness within Clarke's exploration of future societies.