OMG, that vest Aimee linked to was GORGEOUS, and I need one.
Which, I confess, I still don't understand. If it's low-tech, how is it cyberpunk?
Arguably the most central theme to cyberpunk is man's increasingly interdependant relationship with technology. One of the ways they address that theme is by examining the weaknesses and flaws in our technological systems. Ultra low tech methods of defeating high-tech security systems is a very cyberpunk concept.
Whenever you declare a thing, you automatically invoke its opposite.
eta: For both Tep and Cindy!
Sean, two things. One...mind if I tag your last line?
Two...Malcolm Gladwell tells a great story in his new book "Blink" about the retired general who used low tech methods to wipe up the floor with the opposition in the 2002 war games. (500 million dollar systems brought down by couriers on motorcycles and flashlights on runways. Hooyah!)
Teppy's tag made me blanch, then laugh like a drain.
Heh. I *adore* Adam, and he's mineminemine, no matter what Ginger says!
Arguably the most central theme to cyberpunk is man's increasingly interdependant relationship with technology. One of the ways they address that theme is by examining the weaknesses and flaws in our technological systems. Ultra low tech methods of defeating high-tech security systems is a very cyberpunk concept.
Okay, I kind of understand that. At least, a little more than I had before. I feel that's progress.
One...mind if I tag your last line?
Sure, but....
I didn't actually make that up. I'm pretty sure I got it from some other philospher or writer. I don't remember who, but somebody else said it.
So, tag away, just don't credit me for saying it.
Okay, I kind of understand that. At least, a little more than I had before. I feel that's progress.
You know, I can recommend some excellent books....
I *adore* Adam, and he's mineminemine, no matter what Ginger says!
He's mine, I tell you. Mine mine mine.
Woo-hoo, Nora! That's wonderful!
My brother gave DH a beanie baby elephant ('cu they never forget) that shares my birthday (it's on the tag). It works.
Hey! I got into Boston College for grad school!
WHEEEEE! Yay for Nora. I knew you would. Your grandma is a smart cookie.
Go, Nora! Very good news.
Okay, I kind of understand that. At least, a little more than I had before. I feel that's progress.
You know, I can recommend some excellent books....
What would you recommend as a Cyberpunk Starter Set For Someone Who Hasn't Read Anything Particularly Technology-Related, Not Even Asimov, In Over 20 Years?
Say, 2 or 3 books, please, not 14?
I *adore* Adam, and he's mineminemine, no matter what Ginger says!
He's mine, I tell you. Mine mine mine.
Bring it, babycakes. I'll fight you for him....
Reminds me of The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson.
I my mind picked out
Diamond... Neal.
Neal Diamond!
Longfellow serenade.....Such were the plans I made.....
I may need professional counseling.
