I realize there are these three "Calcas" at the end of the book. When should they be read? Will I know when I should read them or should I go ahead in order to wrap my head around things

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Charlie They are all near the beginning of the book, and all have a footnote referencing to "see calca x"

by Neal Stephenson (Goodreads Author)

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