“As technology became more important, the Trickster underwent a shift in character and became the god of crafts—of technology, if you will—while retaining the underlying roguish qualities. So we have the Sumerian Enki, the Greek Prometheus and Hermes, Norse Loki, and so on. “In any case,” Hackworth continued, “Trickster/Technologist is just one of the universals.
Yes, I have a total brain crush on Mr. Stephenson.
