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“Was it Laurie Anderson who said that VR would never look real until they learned how to put some dirt in it?”

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William Gibson
William Gibson

William Gibson, born on March 17, 1948, is a renowned science fiction novelist from Canada. His works are known for their unique futurist style and profound insights into technological development, making him a representative figure in the cyberpunk literary genre. more

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