# The Mastermind Behind Scientific Abductions

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Podcast: [Futurism Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/futurism-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6365656)
Published: 2026-02-08T16:00:24+00:00
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-mastermind-behind-scientific-abductions . Explore Dr. Ku Sui’s ruthless plan to seize the greatest minds on Earth. in Astounding Stories of Super-Science. Check more stories related to futurism at: https://hackernoon.com/c/futurism . You can also check exclusive content about #science-fiction , #hackernoon-books , #project-gutenberg , #astounding-stories , #astounding-stories-march-1932 , #ebooks , #anthony-gilmore-sci-fi , #public-domain-sci-fi , and more. This story was written by: @astoundingstories . Learn more about this writer by checking @astoundingstories's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . In Chapter VIII of Astounding Stories of Super-Science (March 1932), Dr. Ku Sui reveals his ultimate plan: controlling Earth’s greatest scientific minds for total power. Hawk Carse and Eliot Leithgow witness the chilling extent of his scheme. This HackerNoon book blog post explores ambition, betrayal, and genius in a classic public domain sci-fi tale.

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