silikoidusta

Silikoidusta is a fictional term that appears in the science fiction novel "The Gods Themselves" by Isaac Asimov. It refers to a unique form of life that exists in a parallel universe with different physical laws. These beings, known as the Silicoids, are composed of silicon and rock, rather than carbon and water, which are the basis for life as we know it. Their physiology and biology are entirely alien, adapted to the extreme conditions of their home world.

The Silicoids are a sentient species, possessing intelligence and a complex society. However, their understanding of the universe and their interaction with beings from our universe are profoundly shaped by their silicon-based nature. Their thought processes are described as slower and more deliberate, and their concept of time and existence differs significantly from that of carbon-based life. The encounter between humanity and the Silicoids in Asimov's novel explores themes of xenophobia, the nature of intelligence, and the vast possibilities of life beyond our current understanding. The term "silikoidusta" itself is a descriptor of this silicon-based existence and the unique qualities associated with it.