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Shaper/Mechanist

2 books in reading order by Bruce Sterling

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  1. Schismatrix

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    Schismatrix

    by Bruce Sterling

    A novel that shows us some of the near-future effects of global capitalism.

    A novel that shows us some of the near-future effects of global capitalism.

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  2. Schismatrix Plus

    Schismatrix Plus

    by Bruce Sterling

    This series is a pioneering example of this sub-genre.

    Almost as important as Greg Egan’s work in describing posthumanity is Bruce Sterling’s sequence of Mechanist and Shaper stories in which posthumanity is divided between those who use mechanical means...

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