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True Names by Vernor Vinge:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas
Wonderful novella-length story that kicked off the cyberpunk era in science fiction. Roger Pollack (aka Mr. Slippery) is a "warlock" of what came to be called cyberspace. He is asked to stop a member of his group who is trying to take over the real world through the datanet. Vinge's prescience in this story is remarkable. Select an invention:
Data Space |
Personality Simulator (Virtual Person) |
Portal |
Virtual World Kiss |
Virtual world metaphor - early use |
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