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"The germinal societies like Singapore and communist Hong Kong may give us a mutant capitalism that is both virulent and efficient. This is a significant cultural danger."
- Gregory Benford
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| Watchphone | ||
| A combination cell phone and wrist watch. |
You can bet that this is not one of those "watches" that have a huge extra unit sticking out the side.
| David's watchphone beeped. It was Laura's mother, calling from her guest room in the Lodge, downstairs. "Gomen nasai, y'all! How about helping Granny surround some breakfast?" |
| Technovelgy from Islands in the Net,
by Bruce Sterling. Published by William Morrow in 1988 Additional resources -
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In the novel, phone usage is completely integrated into the lifestyle of the characters.
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