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Pattern Recognition
Book • 2002
Published in 2003, 'Pattern Recognition' follows Cayce Pollard, a marketing consultant with a sensitivity to corporate symbols, as she navigates a world of global marketing, internet subcultures, and the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
The novel explores themes of pattern recognition, the human desire for meaning, and the impact of technology on society.
Cayce's quest to uncover the origin of enigmatic video clips takes her through London, Tokyo, and Moscow, delving into the complexities of contemporary culture and the blurring lines between art and commercialization.
The novel explores themes of pattern recognition, the human desire for meaning, and the impact of technology on society.
Cayce's quest to uncover the origin of enigmatic video clips takes her through London, Tokyo, and Moscow, delving into the complexities of contemporary culture and the blurring lines between art and commercialization.
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; his blurb for 'Things Become Other Things' was considered a significant endorsement.


Craig Mod

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as a book to read to understand what a brand is.


Seth Godin

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as the author of a blurb for his book.


Craig Mod

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421: ‘The Ratchet of Flippancy’, With Craig Mod
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while discussing the book's plot, characters, and themes.

Edward Rathke

Jay Springett

Episode 009: Pattern Recognitions
Formative book for the hosts, shaping their understanding of cultural research and trend-spotting.

How William Gibson's Pattern Recognition Shaped Our Approach to Cultural Research
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in relation to branding and its impact on the subconscious.


Debbie Millman

#472: Books I've Loved — Debbie Millman
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as a novel that impacted her understanding of contemporary sci-fi and its relation to real-world events.

Jennifer Walshe

In the Studio: Jennifer Walshe