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Book Synopsis: An Unforgettable Journey into the Dark Heart of the Information Age
In Escape Velocity Mark Dery takes us on an electrifying tour of the high-tech subcultures that both celebrate and critique our wired world: would-be cyborgs who believe the body is obsolete and dream of downloading their minds into computers, cyber-hippies who boost their brainpower with smart drugs and mind machines, on-line swingers seeking cybersex on electronic bulletin boards, techno-primitives who sport "biomechanical" tattoos of computer circuitry; and cyberpunk roboticists whose Mad Max contraptions duel to the death before howling crowds.
Timely, trenchant, and provocative, Escape Velocity is the first truly critical inquiry into cyberculture-essential reading for everyone interested in computer culture and the shape of things to come.
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Escape Velocity: Cyberculture at the End of the Century is not just another book on technology; it is an unforgettable journey into the dark heart of the Information Age. Mark Dery takes us on an electrifying tour of the high-tech subcultures that both celebrate and critique our wired world. From would-be cyborgs who envision a future where the body is obsolete and our minds can be downloaded into computers, to cyber-hippies who enhance their brainpower with smart drugs and mind machines, this book explores the fascinating depths of our digital society.
In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, Escape Velocity is a timely and trenchant analysis of our ever-evolving cyberculture. Dery dives deep into the subcultures that exist on the fringes of the mainstream, shedding light on the motivations and desires of those who are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be human in the digital era.
Escape Velocity is not just for tech enthusiasts; it is essential reading for anyone interested in computer culture and the shape of things to come. As our reliance on technology grows and our lives become more intertwined with the digital realm, understanding the implications of cyberculture becomes crucial. Be prepared for a thought-provoking and eye-opening exploration of our wired world.
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