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Rainbow's End
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Vernor Vinge's "Rainbow's End" is a science fiction novel set in a near-future 2025, exploring themes of advanced technology and its impact on society.
The story follows a protagonist grappling with the consequences of neural control, AI, and ubiquitous computing.
The novel delves into the complexities of social media and augmented reality, examining how these technologies shape human interaction and perception.
Vinge's work is known for its exploration of technological singularity and its potential societal ramifications.
The narrative is characterized by its intricate plot and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition in a technologically advanced world.
The story follows a protagonist grappling with the consequences of neural control, AI, and ubiquitous computing.
The novel delves into the complexities of social media and augmented reality, examining how these technologies shape human interaction and perception.
Vinge's work is known for its exploration of technological singularity and its potential societal ramifications.
The narrative is characterized by its intricate plot and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition in a technologically advanced world.
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as an augmented reality equivalent of seminal virtual reality works.


Mark Zuckerberg

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Mentioned by Oliver Morton when discussing books about the future, highlighting its themes of neural control, AI, and augmented reality.

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Willie Williams

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Natasha Mitchell

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in the context of AR and self-expression.


Paul Miller

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