I did like the book but I also thought they solved huge problems in a single short chapter with minimal detail.

In one chapter it’s mentioned that one of the characters is working on some open source social media. A few chapters later it becomes the dominant social media in the world… oh and also payment method… Oh and blockchain…

Being a big fan of Lemmy, I think the book is a bit optimistic.

  • Zombiepirate@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    KSR is probably my favorite living author.

    I think the book is supposed to be more “this is what is possible” than an actual roadmap.

    His optimism is what I really like about his work; anyone can throw up their hands and give up, but that’s a dereliction of duty. Believing that a better world is possible and worth fighting for is the point, in my opinion.