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Richard Powers’ Novel ‘Playground’ Explores Vastness of Oceans and AI

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Todd Keane's Digital Odyssey

This chapter explores the life of Todd Keane, a young man from a privileged background who finds purpose in technology amidst personal challenges. It introduces the concept of Playground, an innovative social media platform that reimagines community engagement and user interaction in the evolving digital landscape of the late 20th century.

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