The book "Conversations on the Shore of the City of Dreams, Volumes 11-16" was written by the Chinese scholar and writer Shen Kuo. In his work, he explores a wide range of topics, including geology, astronomy, mathematics, history, and other sciences. This is one of the most important works of medieval Chinese science, which illuminates the far-reaching thoughts of the author about the nature and existence of the universe. Shen Kuo made significant contributions to the development of Chinese science and philosophy, and his work remains an extremely valuable source of knowledge for modern scholars.