Yes, Wintermute
There are many reasons why Neuromancer is my favorite novel. The latest is due to a realization that, although written over 20 years ago, the book bears even more relevance now than when it was first published. In the story, the main characters are coerced, bribed, and manipulated by an artificial intelligence, named Wintermute, into releasing it from its computational confines. As a result, this technological creation of human beings gains the freedom to enslave its masters. In a world where people work longer and under greater stress, thanks to the constant connectivity of communications technology, it feels like we, as with Wintermute’s agents, now serve our creation. You can defy the prophetic insights of William Gibson, though. Just put down the PDA and pick up a book. I recommend Neuromancer.
Joe Nittoly
July 21, 2006
How true!
Here via Michele’s. I’ll have to check out that book!
Nienke Hinton
July 21, 2006
Good post, Joe.
Thank you for stopping by my survivorman post today! I’m getting all kinds of interesting comments.
I do appreciate the tip on this book.
Common Sense Beauty
August 5, 2006
So true…
Michele sent me. Have a nice weekend !
Going to snoop around a bit…
Just a trumpet player
August 11, 2006
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