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Alienating the Audience
Snowcrash Created the Metaverse
Oct 3, 2023
Neil Stephenson, author of Snowcrash, and Brian Brushwood discuss the impact and concepts explored in the book, including the metaverse, corporate dominance, and a neuro virus conspiracy. They also compare Snowcrash to the author's other works and share their thoughts on Krypton Amakon. The episode promotes the significance of science fiction and invites support for the podcast.
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- "Snowcrash" explores a future where nation states are replaced by corporate "franchulates"
- "The use of language as a neuro-virus in "Snowcrash" raises questions about the power of words"
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