william gibson

  • The 1980s Game That Predicted The Internet

    The 1980s Game That Predicted The Internet

    It’s astonishing to think how much of the world has changed thanks to the internet. It’s difficult to think of another recent technology that has so totally changed how people experience the world – the invention of the telephone well over 100 years ago is probably the only thing that comes close.


  • Human Existence Is A Big, Sad Video Game In William Gibson’s New Novel

    Human Existence Is A Big, Sad Video Game In William Gibson’s New Novel

    Human beings are the most important ingredients in game design. Without the participation and attention of an actual person, games are just basically systems waiting for input. In the latest novel by legendary science-fiction writer William Gibson, humans aren’t just controlling disembodied avatars in made-up worlds. They’re also controlling each other in the worst possible…