Neal Stephenson Jumps From Speculative Fancy to Strange History

In an era of exponentially advancing technology, staying ahead of the curve can feel like a full-time job. This fairly describes the career of acclaimed science fiction author Neal Stephenson, who invented the term “metaverse,” cemented the notion of a digital “avatar,” and received oblique credit for the rise of Bitcoin—all while writing doorstop-sized literary […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-11-08 09:56:48 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-08 06:48:52 UTC ]
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