“I'm wearing black leggings and a loose top festooned with a Menger sponge of empty pockets stitched out of smaller pockets and smaller still, almost down to the limits of visibility woven in freefall by hordes of tiny otaku spiders, I'm told, their genes programmed by an obsessive-compulsive sartorial topologist.”
Glasshouse is a speculative fiction novel that delves into themes of reality, identity, and the potential consequences of advanced technology. The story is set in a world where individuals live in a virtual reality known as the Glasshouse, where their every experience is controlled and monitored. The protagonist navigates this complex world, questioning the nature of their reality and the implications of their actions. more
Charles Stross is a British science fiction writer born on October 18, 1964. His works are known for their profound philosophical thinking and unique science fiction settings, covering a range of topics from artificial intelligence to political intrigue and time travel. more
“To ask may be but a moment's shame, not to ask and remain ignorant is a lifelong shame.”