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This 1975 science fiction novel, 'The Shockwave Rider' by John Brunner, delves into a world where the concept of privacy has been uprooted by advanced network technology. The story revolves around Nickie Haflinger, a genius child prodigy who creates a networked church with the help of a fake identity. As the world becomes increasingly networked, the characters struggle with the ethical implications of such technology. The book masterfully explores the themes of surveillance, identity, and the manipulation of information in a way that feels prescient of its time.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Science Fiction/Cyberpunk
Authors: John Brunner
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