In Consider Phlebas , a typical Mind is described as a mirror - like ellipsoid of several dozen cubic metres .
In Consider Phlebas , a typical Mind is weighing many thousands of tons , due to the fact that it is made up of hyper - dense matter .
In Consider Phlebas , a typical Mind is described as a mirror - like ellipsoid of several dozen cubic metres , but weighing many thousands of tons , due to the fact that it is made up of hyper - dense matter .