This Book Predicts the Future (And It’s Terrifying) Accelerando Book Review

Mere Mortals Book Reviews by Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

Feb 17, 202600:09:14Arts

I don’t even have the physical book… because Accelerando is free online and after reading it, I understand why it’s become a cult recommendation. This is dense, idea-heavy sci-fi that doesn’t hold your hand. It throws yo...

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