In 1942, Borges published "The library of Babel", a simple idea with dizzying consequences.
You can read the English translation of Kurd Lasswitz' "The universal library" here:
https://mithilareview.com/lasswitz_09_17/
My effect "Pi" is mentioned in the video above, and here it is in video:
Borges 5 - Parodi's 1st investigation