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True Names
And the Opening of the Cyberspace Frontier
Book • 1984
True Names is a groundbreaking novella by Vernor Vinge, published in 1981, which introduced the concept of cyberspace and virtual reality.
The story follows a group of hackers, or 'warlocks,' as they navigate a virtual world called the 'Other Plane.
' The book is accompanied by essays from notable figures like Marvin Minsky and Richard Stallman, discussing its influence on technology and society.
It has been influential in shaping the cyberpunk genre and inspiring real-world technological advancements.
The story follows a group of hackers, or 'warlocks,' as they navigate a virtual world called the 'Other Plane.
' The book is accompanied by essays from notable figures like Marvin Minsky and Richard Stallman, discussing its influence on technology and society.
It has been influential in shaping the cyberpunk genre and inspiring real-world technological advancements.
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Sam Parr as a book describing the concept of true names and their value in a virtual world.
Sam Parr as a book describing the concept of true names and their value in a virtual world.
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