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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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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Craig Mod ; his blurb for 'Things Become Other Things' was considered a significant endorsement.


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#802: Craig Mod — The Real Japan, Cheap Apartments in Tokyo, Productive Side Quests, Creative Retreats, Buying Future Freedom, and Being Possessed by Spirits
Mentioned by Edward Rathke and Jay Springett while discussing the book's plot, characters, and themes.

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
Mentioned by Jennifer Walshe as a novel that impacted her understanding of contemporary sci-fi and its relation to real-world events.

In the Studio: Jennifer Walshe