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Valencies [Also published as Against the Empire] [MultiFormat]
by Damien Broderick, Rory Barnes
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[Publisher Note: Valencies was first published in 1983 by the University of Queensland Press, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia and appears here in an updated version revised by Damien Broderick especially for Fictionwise.] [Authors' note: This revised edition was launched here in November 2002 under its original working title, Against the Empire. We quickly found this change misled some readers into expecting a rousing space opera in the tradition of 'Doc' Smith or Star Wars, so now we have rein... more info>> (Published: 1983)
Words: 59649 - Reading Time: 170-238 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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The Hunger of Time [MultiFormat]
by Damien Broderick, Rory Barnes
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Technology has started to accelerate at a terrifying rate. By mid 21st century, we might see a Singularity: a convergence of artificial intelligence, advanced nanotechnologies for building things at the atomic scale, precise genomics, other wonders. What happens after that? Will the descendents of today's humanity become gods or demons, or simply destroy themselves? And will we be among their number, carried along by rejuvenation and immortality treatments? For Natalie and her irritatingly beaut... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 82460 - Reading Time: 235-329 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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