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Here's a quick rule of thumb: Don't annoy science fiction writers. These are people who destroy entire planets before lunch. Think of what they'll do to you.John Scalzi
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Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'Isaac Asimov
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"Interesting review. I'd been debating adding this to the out-of-control "to-read" stack, but I think I'll pass for now (at least until I get on anothe...more "
Tom Chandler is on page 175 of 351 of The Rapture of the Nerds: I'm just not feeling the love; I'm setting this aside for now. So far, I simply haven't seen the point, and like so many post-singularity novels, the world is so bizarre that relating to it is difficult.
The Rapture of the Nerds: A tale of the singularity, posthumanity, and awkward social situations
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
" Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore is one of those books that appears to have the perfect blend of ingredients for something brilliant. It's a mystery/adventure set in San Francisco, revolving around an out-of-work marketeer and web designer who tak... " Read more of this review »
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John Scalzi
“Here's a quick rule of thumb: Don't annoy science fiction writers. These are people who destroy entire planets before lunch. Think of what they'll do to you.”
John Scalzi

Isaac Asimov
“Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
Isaac Asimov

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