Solstice by James Patrick Kelly:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas

Fascinating story written in 1985 that travels from the near future from the newlithic past and back again, centering around Stonehenge. Classic cyberpunk from before the term was invented. Select an invention:

Sleep Tube
A short, cylindrical living space.

Tube Rack
A hotel consisting of a set of stacked tube-like living spaces.

 

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